Best 4 Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Cheesy buffalo chicken pasta is a delightful dish that combines the lip-smacking flavors of both buffalo chicken and cheesy pasta. With its rich, creamy sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights, special occasions, or just a cozy night in with friends and family. So, get ready to embark on a delicious journey as we explore the best recipe for cheesy buffalo chicken pasta!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE



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Combining buffalo chicken, cheese, and pasta in one casserole creates a meal that everyone will love. This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is delicious and can be on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life

Categories     Dinners, Sides, and Drinks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked, penne pasta (or substitute cooked cauliflower)
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (or 1 - 12.5 ounce can chunk chicken breast)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook the pasta noodles, according to the package directions. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking.
  • Stir together the cream cheese, ranch, and hot sauce until creamy.
  • Add the chicken, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and cooked pasta noodles to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish.
  • Combine the remaining two cheeses and sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
  • Remove and serve immediately with green onions, hot sauce, and ranch drizzles. Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 78 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 858 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA



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This pasta dish has all the flavors of Buffalo chicken wings, and you don't have to get your fingers full of hot sauce. It's made on the stovetop and is finger-licking good!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rigatoni pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 teaspoon dry ranch salad dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken with ranch dressing mix, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine Neufchatel cheese, sour cream, and Buffalo wing sauce in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir well until melted. Add pasta and chicken and continue cooking until well incorporated and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1821 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA



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Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound Chicken (boneless & skinless)
3 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 tablespoon Ranch Dressing (dry powder mix)
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Celery Salt
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
8 ounces Cream Cheese
1 cup Sharp Cheddar (shredded)
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Water (to mix with corn starch)
16 ounces Linguine Noodles
2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped) [for garnish]

Steps:

  • 1. Boil Chicken in broth and 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, and seasonings).
  • 2. Cook pasta, drain and rinse.
  • 3. Bring broth to a boil, add cream cheese, and cheddar cheese (reduce to med heat). Stir till melted.
  • 4. Dice chicken and coat with rest of buffalo sauce.
  • 5. Mix corn starch and water, add to broth and cheese mix.
  • 6. Adde pasta and chicken. Cook on medium heat till thickened.

CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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If you love Buffalo chicken and cheese, you will love this recipe!

Provided by AddisonsMommy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup ranch dressing
⅓ cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed corn chips (such as Tostitos®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders. Cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Beat cream cheese in a blender until smooth. Add ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, and water; blend until smooth. Mix in shredded chicken and Colby Jack cheese.
  • Spread rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour Buffalo chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle corn chips on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1112.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier dish, use hot sauce instead of mild sauce.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken from the store.
  • To make the dish more cheesy, add extra cheese to the top before baking.
  • Serve the pasta with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

Conclusion:

Cheesy buffalo chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it spicy or mild, cheesy or not, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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