Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is tender pieces of seasoned chicken on top of pasta in a rich sauce of heavy cream, buffalo sauce, and cheeses. It's a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy dish that will be a hit with anyone who loves the flavors of buffalo chicken!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 842kcal
Ingredients
Pasta
- 16 ounces gemelli pasta
Chicken
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 ½ pounds, pounded to an even thickness
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (128 g) buffalo sauce
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra for garnish
- ½ cup (56.5 g) mozzarella, shredded
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 2 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente about (8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta and set aside.
Chicken
- In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season each side of the chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
- To a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the chicken. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes on the opposite side, or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the skillet and set on a plate. Tent to keep warm.
Sauce
- To the same skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once melted, add the onions. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the heavy cream, buffalo sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add reserved pasta. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Slice the chicken into strips and place on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and parmesan. Serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 842kcal