Description
A creamy, cheesy, and tangy pasta dish featuring shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and a blend of cheeses. Made in one pot for easy cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large boneless chicken breast (1 lb.)
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 stick celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp cold butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil chicken for 15 minutes until cooked. Shred and toss with blue cheese dressing.
2. Sauté onion and celery in butter, add garlic.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta. Cover and boil 10-13 minutes.
4. Add buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded cheeses. Stir until creamy.
5. Fold in chicken and optional red pepper flakes. Swirl in cold butter if desired for a glossy finish.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier melting.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to control spice level.
- Don’t overcook pasta; al dente is best for texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American