Description
Satisfy your cravings with this delicious Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake. Tender pasta coated in a creamy, tangy buffalo sauce, mixed with shredded chicken, and topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Others:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooked pasta.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use blue cheese dressing for a different flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken is a time-saving option.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
