Description
This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Penne is a delicious and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy goodness on a bed of pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Stir until heated through.
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked penne and cheese, mixing well until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option. Adjust buffalo sauce to taste and consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg