Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

This One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe is effortlessly prepared in a skillet
with a delectable cream sauce and your favorite type of pasta. You can use
fresh, rotisserie, or leftover chicken for convenience!

Servings: 6 servings

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Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
10 hours, 35 minutes

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

American

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

Instructions

1 Pro Tip: Ensure the cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese are brought to room
temperature before adding them to the dish. This allows them to melt smoothly
into the pasta.
2 Place the chicken breast in a pot filled with water and bring it to a gentle
boil. This slow boil will keep the chicken tender. Cook the chicken for about 15
minutes until it is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it
using two forks. Mix the shredded chicken with blue cheese dressing and set
aside.
3 Pro Tip: To enhance the flavor of the chicken, add 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes to
the boiling water.
4 In a large, high-walled skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and celery, cooking until softened, which should take about
5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5 Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to
a boil. Add the penne pasta, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Return the
mixture to a boil, then cover and cook for 10-13 minutes, or until the pasta is
al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking. Test a piece of
pasta to ensure it is cooked before proceeding.
6 Reduce the heat to low. Incorporate the buffalo sauce, cubed cream cheese, and
shredded cheeses into the pasta. Gently stir with a silicone spatula. Initially,
the sauce will appear thin, but it will thicken as it stands and more so in the
next step.
7 Fold in the shredded chicken and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes for a
bit of heat.
8 Optional: To achieve a smooth, luxurious finish, swirl in 2 tablespoons of cold
butter once the sauce is close to the desired consistency. This technique, known
as “Monter au Beurre,” is often used by chefs to enhance the texture of sauces.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

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