Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

from thecozycook.com
35 min
6 servings

This One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe is easy to make in a skillet with a delicious cream sauce and your choice of pasta. Use fresh, rotisserie, or leftover chicken!

Ingredients

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (equal to 1 lb.)
  • ½ cup blue cheese dressing (can sub ranch)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (divided)
  • ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 stick celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes (undrained, (1 can))
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb. penne
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (softened and cubed)
  • 1.5 cups cheddar (shredded)
  • 1 cup mozzarella (shredded)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    PRO Tip: Set the cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese out ahead of time. We want them near room temperature when we add them to the pasta.

  2. 2

    Place chicken in a pot of water and bring to a gentle boil. (A gentle boil ensures that the chicken doesn’t become tough.) Cook for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove and use two forks to shred. Toss with blue cheese dressing and set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt butter in a large high-walled skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.