One Pan Buffalo Pepper Jack Chicken Pasta
One Pan Buffalo Pepper Jack Chicken Pasta is a flavor-packed dish that marries spicy buffalo sauce with creamy pepper jack cheese, all cooked in one skillet for maximum convenience. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering a delicious meal in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a zesty sauce, its customizable to suit your taste preferencesmaking it ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. Enjoy a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken along with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in penne pasta, chicken broth, and buffalo sauce; ensure pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; stir in shredded pepper jack cheese until melted. Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg