Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Creamy pasta tossed with shredded buffalo chicken and blue cheese. Addictive. This is one of those recipes that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen, but it honestly comes together so fast. I make this on busy weeknights and my family goes absolutely crazy for it every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 30 min from start to finish
- That buffalo-cream sauce combo is seriously addictive
- Big, bold flavors that feel special without any fuss
- Perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner
Ingredients
- penne pasta
- chicken breasts
- buffalo sauce
- cream cheese
- cheddar
- blue cheese
How to Make It
Start by prepping all your ingredients before you begin cooking – this recipe moves quickly once you get started! Cook your pasta al dente since it will finish cooking in the sauce. The cream cheese is the secret to making this sauce silky smooth.
Follow the recipe card below for the full step-by-step instructions. I’ve broken it all down so it’s super easy to follow, even on a busy night.
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Here are some kitchen tools that make this recipe even easier:
- Large Pasta Pot – the right size pot makes all the difference
- Wooden Spoon Set – honestly use these every single day
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the penne and reserve some pasta water.
- Warm the buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and milk until smooth.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted, then fold in the chicken.
- Toss with the pasta, loosening with pasta water as needed.
- Top with green onions and blue cheese and serve.
