Spicy and creamy one-pan pasta with chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese for a quick dinner option.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Pasta
02 - 8 ounces uncooked penne or rotini pasta
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
04 - ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - ¼ cup green onions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
→ Sauce & Dairy
07 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
09 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
12 - ½ cup milk
→ Seasonings
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
# Method:
01 - Heat a splash of oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add celery, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and milk. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil.
03 - Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir in cooked chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, blue cheese if used, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook and stir until cheeses melt and sauce is creamy, about 3 minutes.
05 - Fold in sliced green onions. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with extra green onions and drizzle buffalo sauce if desired. Serve warm.
