One-Pot Sweet Heat Buffalo Chicken Pasta
One-Pot Sweet Heat Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that combines tender chicken and pasta in a creamy, zesty buffalo sauce. This dish harmonizes sweet and spicy flavors while offering the convenience of one-pot cooking, ensuring minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy families, you can whip it up in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or last-minute meals. Plus, it’s easily customizable! Adjust the spice level or toss in some veggies to suit your familys tastes. Dive into this hearty and flavorful meal thats bound to become a new favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- cup buffalo sauce
- cup honey
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- cup cream cheese
- Olive oil or butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add cooked chicken and saut for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, buffalo sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg