Description
This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake combines tender penne with shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella, then baked to bubbly golden perfection. A quick, one‑dish dinner that delivers bold heat and creamy richness, perfect for busy weeknights. Top with a drizzle of ranch dressing and optional green onions for extra flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, it serves six hungry eaters and pairs beautifully with crisp salads or garlic bread. Enjoy it today!!
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne until al dente, drain.
- Mix chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella.
- Combine pasta with sauce.
- Transfer to greased baking dish.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Drizzle ranch dressing, garnish with green onions, serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add crushed red pepper flakes. Substitute smoked beef for chicken for a different protein twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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