Buffalo Chicken Pasta Delight
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 16 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Begin with Aromatics: In a large pot or saucepan, warm up a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, or until it becomes aromatic.
- Cream Cheese Base: Add the softened cream cheese to the pot, stirring continuously until it’s almost entirely melted into a smooth texture.
- Whisk in Liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Cheeses and Chicken: Incorporate the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, followed by the shredded chicken. Continue stirring until the cheeses have melted and the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Combine with Pasta: Fold the cooked penne pasta into the sauce, ensuring that each noodle is coated with the creamy, spicy mixture.
- Season and Garnish: Taste and then season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the pasta garnished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese on top.
Dive into this Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta, a harmonious blend of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy cheese, all intertwined with tender chicken and penne pasta. Topped with fresh green onions and tangy blue cheese, this dish is sure to satisfy your craving for something hearty and flavorful.