Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo flavor, this pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Heavy Cream:
2 cups
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup, grated
Mozzarella Cheese:
1 1/2 cups, shredded
Buffalo Wing Sauce:
1/2 cup
Cooked Chicken Breast:
3 cups, shredded
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Green Onions:
2, sliced
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Parsley:
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella until creamy.
- Add Buffalo Sauce: Stir in buffalo sauce, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Chicken and Pasta: In a separate pan, heat oil, warm chicken, then add to the sauce. Mix in cooked pasta.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Pair with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Rotisserie chicken can be substituted for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
