Description
This creamy, spicy pasta dish cooks entirely in one skillet even the noodles! Loaded with buffalo sauce, three cheeses, and tender chicken, it is a comfort food smash hit with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
8 oz uncooked short pasta (penne or fusilli)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp ranch seasoning mix
Green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in a splash of oil until soft (3 mins). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo sauce. Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
3. Stir in the uncooked pasta and ranch seasoning. Ensure pasta is submerged.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Stir in the cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheeses.
6. Top with remaining cheese. Broil for 3-5 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
**Sauce Consistency:** If the sauce gets too thick while the pasta cooks, add a splash more broth or water.
**Spice Level:** Use mild buffalo sauce for a family-friendly version, or add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop/Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg