Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or something similar); 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 cups milk (I use fat free); 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; salt and pepper, to taste; Garnish suggestions; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 3/4 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup gorgonzola; additional buffalo wing sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or something similar)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk (I use fat free)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish suggestions
1/2 cup chopped tomato
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup gorgonzola
additional buffalo wing sauce

1
Cook the pasta according to directions.
2
While pasta is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
3
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and once it's melted and bubbly add the flour. Whisk together to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes until mixture gets a bit golden in color.
4
Add milk. Continue stirring until milk thickens.
5
Add in grated cheeses and continue to stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in buffalo wing sauce.
6
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
7
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
8
Add pasta and chicken, then pour cheese sauce over and mix thoroughly until everything is coated.
9
Sprinkle with additional grated cheese and bread crumbs.
10
Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
11
Remove from oven and immediately top with desired garnish (I put tomatoes on mine, husband puts buffalo sauce on his).

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or something similar), 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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