Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This buffalo chicken pasta is creamy, spicy and so flavorful. This quick and easy dinner is great for the whole family. Both kids and adults love it!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne, gluten free or regular
- 8 ounces cream cheese, regular or dairy free
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- First, cook penne pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add cream cheese, hot sauce and chicken broth. Cook until smooth and creamy, stirring occasionally.
- Then, add in minced garlic, sea salt, pepper and shredded chicken. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
- Add in cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes on low heat. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Finally, remove from heat.
Notes
- Any type of pasta works well! I used gluten free penne pasta.
- Both dairy free and regular cream cheese can be used.
- Shredded chicken, leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken work well. Just be sure to cut up into bite sized pieces.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This recipe makes 4 large servings or 6 regular servings.
Calories: 403kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 736mg, Potassium: 335mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 561IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 2mg