Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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This One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe is a delicious and easy recipe that can be on your table in 35 minutes. This one pot skinny buffalo chicken pasta is creamy, full of flavor, and indulgent tasting. Get this one pot skinny buffalo chicken pasta on your meal plan!

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, equal to 1 lb.
  • ½ cup blue cheese dressing, can sub ranch
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, separated
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 stick celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained, (1 can)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb. penne
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1.5 cups cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, optional

Instructions

Let’s Get Cooking!

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Notes

Pro Tips:

  • Use slightly less than a pound of pasta if you like extra sauce. It will take a little longer to thicken up but this is preferable if you plan on having leftovers, as the pasta will absorb more sauce in the fridge.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened when you add it to the pasta to ensure it melts well.
  • Boil the chicken gently to ensure it doesn't become tough.
  • 2.5 cups cooked chicken may also be used.
  • Shred the cheese from a block for extra creamy results. Bagged shredded cheese doesn't melt (or taste) as good.
  • Add the cheese to the sauce over low heat. If the heat is too high, the dairy will separate and the consistency will become grainy.
  • Ranch can be used instead of blue cheese if preferred.
  • This recipe can be made with 2.5 cups of chicken broth and 1.5 cups of water, but I prefer to use 4 cups of chicken broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 758kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 140mg, Sodium: 1882mg, Potassium: 680mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1150IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 414mg, Iron: 3mg

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