Creamy Buffalo Chicken Penne
A comforting, flavor-packed pasta dish that combines rich Alfredo with spicy buffalo wing sauce, creating a creamy coating for penne and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Normal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 (16 oz) box penne pasta
- 1 jar (about 15 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stir in the Alfredo and buffalo wing sauces, and heat gently.
- Mix in the cooked penne until coated. Add pasta water if needed.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or ranch seasoning if desired.
Notes
Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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