Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This buffalo chicken pasta is creamy, hearty, spicy, and savory! Get dinner on the table quickly and easily with this 20 minute meal. It tastes like buffalo chicken dip with pasta and the creamiest sauce!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- fresh parsley optional garnish
- crumbled blue cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- First, cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Oncecooked, 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, stirringoccasionally.
- Then, add in minced garlic, sea salt, pepper and shredded chicken. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
- Add in the cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes on lowheat. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Finally, remove from the heat. Top with chopped green onions and blue cheese if desired. Serve!
Notes
- Per the real food guidelines, use whole wheat penne pasta.
- Double check that the hot sauce and chicken broth are made without added sugar.
- Cook the whole wheat penne pasta according to the package directions.
- Use softened cream cheese. Place on the kitchen counter about an hour before making this recipe.
- This is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Use shredded chicken or pulled chicken.
- Top with fresh parsley and crumbled blue cheese if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, add leftovers to a skillet over low-medium heat. Add in some chicken broth. Cook for a few minutes, until warmed.
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 1172mg51%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 40g80%
Vitamin A 835IU17%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.