Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne recipe. Creamy, spicy, and loaded with cheesy goodness, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Boil penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add buffalo sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken to the sauce, then mix in the cooked pasta.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover until melted. Optionally broil for a bubbly finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
