Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is creamy, cheesy and full of that bold heat, blending tender pasta, diced chicken and smooth sauce in every bite.
Servings: 10
Calories: 545kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Pot and Strainer
- Large Skillet
- 9x13 casserole dish
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta dry measurement
- 2 8- ounce bricks cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup Frank’s buffalo sauce
- 1 lb chicken cooked and diced (about 3 cups)
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Start cooking pasta to al dente based on package directions, then prep the sauce.
- Add cream cheese, blue cheese dressing and Frank’s Buffalo sauce to a large skillet over medium heat and mix until combined (press down the cubes of cream cheese to incorporate faster).
- Add precooked chicken and one cup of each shredded cheese and melt.
- Remove from heat and pour in milk, stir to combine.
- Once pasta is cooked save 1 cup of pasta water if desired for thinning later. Transfer strained, cooked pasta to the pan and mix until fully coated.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and top with remaining shredded cheeses.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until cheese on top is fully melted and bubbling.
Notes
- Warm your Chicken: Using warmed chicken helps the cheese melt smoothly into the sauce. If your chicken is cold, warm it briefly in the skillet before adding the shredded cheese.
- Adjust the Spice:Start with less half and add more to taste.
- Add Texture:Blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onion or crushed Ritz crackers on top makes a fun twist.
- Mixed in a Bowl:You can use a bowl instead to mix everything together, just cook it a little longer to ensure it is warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1044IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 1mg
