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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a vibrant, comforting dish that perfectly balances spicy buffalo sauce with rich, cheesy creaminess. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and pasta for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal full of bold flavors and creamy indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese

Pasta

  • 12 oz cooked pasta (penne or rotini recommended)

Seasonings & Others

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and slice or shred once slightly cooled.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Using the same skillet, soften cream cheese over low heat. Slowly whisk in buffalo sauce and sour cream or heavy cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese and allow to melt completely, forming a rich, creamy, and spicy sauce.
  3. Combine Pasta and Chicken: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, stirring well to coat all pasta pieces evenly. Add the cooked chicken and mix thoroughly so the flavors meld together.
  4. Final Touches: Adjust salt and pepper if needed, and heat through for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest briefly so the sauce thickens and clings beautifully to the pasta.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked pasta to prevent mushiness and enhance sauce absorption.
  • Allow the dish to rest off the heat for a couple of minutes to let flavors meld and sauce thicken.
  • Choose a quality buffalo sauce that matches your preferred spice and tang levels.
  • Adjust spice intensity gradually to avoid overwhelming heat.
  • Use a blend of sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella for optimal melt and flavor balance.

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