Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal for busy weeknights, blending the tangy, spicy kick of classic buffalo sauce with a rich, velvety cream base. Perfectly tender chicken breast and al dente pasta come together in under 30 minutes for a satisfying, high-protein dinner that the whole family will love. Customize the spice level to your preference and enjoy a hearty, restaurant-quality meal right at your kitchen table.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
8 oz Penne or rigatoni pasta
1 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1 tsp Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the cubed chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Sauté the chicken in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the buffalo sauce into the pan with the chicken.
Stir in the heavy cream and garlic powder until the sauce thickens into a creamy glaze.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Notes
Choose a vinegar-forward buffalo sauce for the best flavor profile. Heavy cream can be swapped for half-and-half for a slightly lighter texture. This dish reheats well for next-day lunches.
Find it online: https://albertrecipes.com/easy-buffalo-chicken-pasta/