Description
Indulge in a creamy, spicy delight with this One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta, where comfort food meets bold flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and a medley of cheeses all in one pot—making it both delicious and easy to clean up. The versatility of ingredients allows you to customize it based on your preferences, whether using rotisserie chicken or adding extra veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 stick celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb penne pasta
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Boil the chicken in water for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Shred and toss with blue cheese dressing.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, then add diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add penne pasta and cover; cook for about 10-13 minutes until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella until combined.
- Fold in shredded chicken and serve with fresh parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 978mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 107mg