Buffalo Chicken Pasta Delight: A Creamy, Spicy Comfort Food
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a creamy and spicy dish that combines tender penne pasta with shredded chicken and a zesty buffalo sauce. Topped with cheese and green onions, it's a flavorful main course perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and buffalo wing sauce. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and gently bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the buffalo chicken sauce.
- Gradually mix in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted and incorporated.
- Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat. Top with crumbled blue cheese and sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately, drizzling extra buffalo sauce on top if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle additional buffalo sauce on top before serving.