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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

4 hr 20 min Total time
480 Kcal / serv
38g Protein
Easy Difficulty

1 Overview

This Buffalo chicken pasta is creamy with a little heat from the Buffalo sauce. The chicken becomes tender as it cooks and then gets mixed with pasta and melted cheese. It makes a filling meal with a familiar flavor. Add extra Buffalo sauce at the table if you like more heat.

2 Ingredients

SERVES 6
  • Boneless chicken breasts
    1.5 lb
  • Buffalo sauce
    1 cup
  • Chicken broth
    1 cup
  • Cream cheese
    6 oz
  • Cheddar cheese
    1 cup, shredded
  • Penne pasta
    12 oz
  • Garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • Onion powder
    1 tsp
  • Salt
    1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Green onions
    2 tbsp, sliced

3 Instructions

1

Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

2

Pour the Buffalo sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.

3

Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.

4

Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.

5

Stir the cream cheese into the hot cooking liquid until smooth.

6

Cook the pasta separately according to the package directions. Drain well.

7

Add the pasta, chicken and cheddar cheese to the crockpot.

8

Stir gently until everything is covered with the sauce.

9

Cover for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

10

Add green onions and serve.

4 Nutrition

PER SERVING
480 Kcal
38g Protein
42g Carbs
18g Fat
Protein
39%
Carbs
43%
Fat
18%

5 Tips

Chef Tip 1

Cook the pasta separately to keep it from becoming soft.

Chef Tip 2

Use mild Buffalo sauce if you prefer less heat.

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