BUFFALO CHICKEN BAKED ZITI

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Creamy and cheesy Buffalo-flavored chicken baked ziti!

Provided by arkitektoo

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces ziti pasta
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® Red Hot)
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¾ pound cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 stalks green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While the ziti is cooking, melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add flour and whisk to combine; cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and whisk until no clumps remain; bring to a simmer. Be careful not to curdle the cream--adjust temperature if necessary; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese; break up with a wooden spoon until combined and melted. Stir in Buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning until combined.
  • Drain ziti and add to the skillet with shredded chicken; stir until coated. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 167.6 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

IMOH JOHNSON
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Black Start
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Wiz Kats
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohammad Awal
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Patience Nakakande
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


infinty offical
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The heat from the buffalo sauce was just right.


Justin Williams
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pasta routine. It's a delicious and easy dish that the whole family will love.


Umas Shah
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great dish to serve to company.


Spaical people Pakistan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Skyqueendiva
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I love the fact that this recipe doesn't require a lot of ingredients. I always have most of the ingredients on hand.


Slogan Vega
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This is a really easy recipe to make. I'm not a very good cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Wardag khan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Eric Maloy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge, and this is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.


Mostafa Goda
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I'm not a big fan of buffalo chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender.


Son Goko
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


FF Robin YT
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a huge success. My husband and kids loved it!


Elizabeth Fields
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the sauce.


Florence Mugga
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I love the combination of buffalo chicken and ziti. This dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Ilili Fikadu
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This buffalo chicken baked ziti was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.