One-Pot Creamy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
A delicious, creamy pasta dish combining buffalo sauce and cheese for a satisfying meal, all cooked in one pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced) Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta Whole wheat or gluten-free options can be used.
- 2 cups chicken broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half or milk and sour cream.
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large deep pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo sauce; stir to combine.
- Add the uncooked pasta directly into the mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or garlic bread. For extra spice, consider adding more buffalo sauce.