One Pot Sweet and Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
One Pot Sweet and Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. This flavorful meal combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese with perfectly cooked penne pastaall made in one pot for easy cleanup. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser that satisfies both comfort food cravings and adventurous taste buds. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or enjoying it alone, youll love how simple yet delicious this recipe is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- 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 heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the penne pasta along with chicken broth and buffalo sauce; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cover; simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or crumbled blue cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 335g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg