Description
This comforting buffalo chicken pasta blends the zesty heat of buffalo sauce with a rich, velvety cheese sauce. It is a perfect one-pot wonder for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked penne. This dish offers a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen, ensuring a hearty and satisfying meal that will delight the whole family while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Ingredients
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 stick celery, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
8 oz. cream cheese
3 cups chicken broth (halal certified)
1 lb. penne pasta
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add the cubed chicken breast and sauté until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, melt the remaining butter and add the diced onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and buffalo hot sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
Stir in the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until tender, letting it absorb the liquid.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until smooth and fully melted.
Fold the cooked chicken back into the sauce along with the blue cheese dressing and mozzarella.
Stir until well combined and heated through, then season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Ensure your chicken broth is alcohol-free and halal certified for dietary compliance. You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less buffalo sauce depending on your family’s preference. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days; add a splash of milk when reheating to regain the creamy texture.