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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Easy Delicious Recipe to Try

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a spicy creamy dish popular on Pinterest in the USA that mixes buffalo sauce, chicken, and pasta for quick weeknight dinners. This recipe delivers a flavorful, simple meal perfect for busy evenings. Enjoy a comforting blend of ingredients that makes cooking easy and tasty.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast equal to 1 lb
  • ½ cup blue cheese dressing can sub ranch
  • 2 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 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

  1. Gently poach the chicken by placing it in simmering water for 15 minutes, then shred it using two forks and toss with blue cheese dressing.
  2. In a large skillet, melt some butter over medium heat, then cook the onions and celery until soft, about 5 minutes; add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then add pasta fully submerged and boil, covered, for 10 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and cook to al dente.
  4. Lower the heat, stir in buffalo sauce, cream cheese cubes, and shredded cheddar and mozzarella; mix gently as the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the shredded chicken and red pepper flakes, then optionally stir in cold butter to create a smooth finish once the sauce is close to desired consistency.

Notes

  • Use slightly less than a pound of pasta if you prefer more sauce
  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened before adding
  • Poach chicken gently to keep it tender
  • Shredded cheese from a block melts better than pre-shredded
  • Add cheese on low heat to avoid grainy sauce
  • Ranch can substitute blue cheese
  • Using all chicken broth is preferred over mixing with water

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