Description
Get ready to indulge in a comforting bowl of One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta, where creamy goodness meets a spicy kick! This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion, effortlessly bringing together the rich flavors of tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and a medley of cheeses. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pot cooking method, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (1 lb)
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 stick celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Shred the chicken.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté diced onion, celery, and minced garlic until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil before adding penne pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Add buffalo sauce along with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese; mix until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm with optional red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg