Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Penne is a comforting pasta dish combining spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and tender chicken for a bold and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooked chicken, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the buffalo wing sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and the sauce starts to thicken.
- Pour in the heavy cream and continue stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in shredded mozzarella and stir until fully melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Swap penne with zucchini noodles for a low-carb version.
- Mix in veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Top with extra cheese and bake for a bubbly, baked version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
