Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish infused with bold buffalo flavor and garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in buffalo sauce and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Bold Buffalo Garlic Chicken Pasta Skillet, buffalo chicken pasta, creamy pasta dish