Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Imagine the zesty thrill of Buffalo wings, reimagined in a creamy, comforting pasta dish. This stovetop sensation brings the heat and flavor without the messy fingers. Get ready for a taste explosion!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    115 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    23 g
  • Sodium
    1821 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    48 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 12 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with ranch dressing mix, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning blend. Set aside.

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Recipe View 5 mins While the pasta cooks, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine Neufchatel cheese, sour cream, and Buffalo wing sauce over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually add Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.

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04 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Add the cooked pasta and seasoned chicken to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Continue cooking over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Ensure the dish is heated through.

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve immediately, garnished with extra shredded Cheddar cheese and a drizzle of Buffalo wing sauce, if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, try browning the shredded chicken in a skillet with a little butter before adding it to the sauce.
Adjust the amount of Buffalo wing sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.
If you don't have Neufchatel cheese, cream cheese can be used as a substitute, but it may alter the texture slightly.
A sprinkle of chopped green onions or fresh cilantro adds a nice touch of freshness to the finished dish.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Mittie Powlowski

    The reserved pasta water trick really makes a difference. The sauce is so creamy!

  • Wilma Koss

    I used rotini pasta because that's what I had on hand, and it worked perfectly.

  • Jasmin Gislason

    This recipe is a game-changer! My family devoured it. So easy and flavorful!

  • Billy Parker

    I added some blue cheese crumbles for an extra kick, and it was amazing!

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