Buffalo Chicken Pasta That’s Creamy & Satisfying
This Flavor-Packed Buffalo Chicken Pasta is creamy, spicy, and full of bold flavor. A quick and comforting dinner made with tender chicken, buffalo sauce, cheese, and pasta—ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
½ cup buffalo hot sauce
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup milk or half-and-half
¾ cup shredded cheddar
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in hot sauce and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
- Add milk, cheddar, and mozzarella. Stir until melted.
- Mix in shredded chicken and dressing. Heat through.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with herbs or blue cheese and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust spice level by using more or less hot sauce. Add sautéed veggies for volume. Reheat gently with added liquid if needed.