Creamy Spicy Buffalo Ranch Pasta
A comforting creamy pasta dish infused with bold buffalo sauce flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken and buffalo sauce; cook until thoroughly heated.
- Combine ranch dressing and heavy cream; mix until well combined.
- Melt shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg