Description
A simple and delicious buffalo chicken pasta recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Mix well.
- Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour in ranch dressing and mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce amount to your spice preference.
- Garnish with extra green onions for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, beginner pasta dish