Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta. Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy, cheesy pasta dish featuring tender shredded chicken and the bold taste of Buffalo sauce. It’s the perfect easy recipe for a delicious dinner!

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious dinner recipe that the whole family will love make this buffalo chicken pasta recipe. This easy to make pasta casserole is loaded with flavor and one that is perfect for anyone who love buffalo chicken or hot wings. 

You can make this easy pasta for a quick to make week night dinner. Serve with veggies, a salad or fresh bread for a quick and easy filling dinner. 

Buffalo Chicken Recipes

• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Buffalo Chicken quesadilla
• Buffalo chicken nachos
• buffalo chicken sandwich
• buffalo chicken spaghetti squash

Variations of this recipe

Make it Richer and creamier. To make the recipe richer, consider replacing the chicken broth with milk or heavy cream.

Add veggies. You can add veggies, including peas or green beans to add veggies to the pasta casserole.

Drizzle ranch or Bleu cheese on top. If you are a fan of dipping hot wings into ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, add a little bit of a drizzle on top of the casserole.

Use homemade buffalo sauce. Store-bought buffalo sauce is great for quick things, but to have the best flavor, using homemade buffalo sauce is the best option. 

Tips for making this recipe

• Shred your own cheese. Using bagged shredded cheese does making things faster, however you will have a creamier sauce by using a block of cheese and shred it yourself. 
• Soften the cream cheese. Be sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for the best results.
• For best results when reheating this recipe use a double boiler instead of the microwave. 

What Can I use if I do not have rotisserie chicken?

I like to grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this recipe super easy and then I use the chicken bones to make homemade chicken broth. 

If you do not want to use a rotisserie chicken, you can use boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs, or leftover chicken. If you are using fresh chicken, you must cook it before making the casserole. 

You can cook the chicken in a few different ways before making this buffalo pasta pasta casserole recipe. 

• Use an Instant Pot. Place the rack inside the Instant pot and pour one cup of water. Place the chicken on top of the rack, add a chicken bouillon cube, and set to start. I usually make 6 chicken breasts at a time. Check to make sure the chicken has reached 165 degrees before using.
• Boil chicken. Add raw chicken breasts to a pot and cover with 3 cups of chicken broth or water whichever you prefer. Heat on medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Bake chicken. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place the chicken breast on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Then bake for 35-45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

Can I use Pasta other than Penne?

Yes. I have used penne pasta here, but you can also use rigatoni, fettuccine, linguine, etc.

Can I use hot sauce instead of buffalo sauce in this recipe?

Yes, you can. However, use a couple of tablespoons less than the mentioned quantity. Hot sauce is a spicy blend of cayenne pepper, vinegar, and salt. Buffalo sauce, on the other hand, is hot sauce that has been enriched with butter and other ingredients. Buffalo sauce is typically much richer and smoother than regular hot sauce.

How to store Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Store leftovers in an airtight container and the fridge. It can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Reheat the pasta for 1-2 minutes in the microwave before serving.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoons Buffalo sauce, divided
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add about a tablespoon of oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

Carefully add the pasta to the boiling water, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Follow the cooking time on the package directions.

Once the pasta is cooked, use a colander or strainer and drain the pasta to remove all the water. Set the drained pasta aside.

Heat a large skillet over low heat and combine the cream cheese and chicken broth. 

Allow the cream cheese to melt in the heat and whisk until everything comes together, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and ⅓ cup of Buffalo sauce, and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes.

Gradually add the mozzarella and cheddar cheese, along with salt and pepper, and mix until the cheese is melted, and the sauce is creamy.

Add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken to the skillet, tossing them with the creamy sauce until everything is well coated.

Garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of Buffalo sauce over the pasta and serve.

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• Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
• Keto chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
• Chicken Enchilada Casserole
• Loaded Chicken and Potato Casserole
• Chicken Dorito Casserole
• Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole