Description
Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne combines tender penne pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce and spicy buffalo chicken, creating a comforting and flavorful dish with a perfect balance of heat and richness. Easy to prepare and customizable in spice level, this one-pot meal is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
Alfredo Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Garnishes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions or chives
- Additional Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
- Optional: extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
Optional Seasonings
- Hot sauce or additional seasonings to customize spice level
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta: Boil water with a pinch of salt, then cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside while preparing the sauce and chicken.
- Prepare the buffalo chicken: Cut cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss them in buffalo sauce until fully coated. For best flavor, simmer the chicken in the sauce for a few minutes to allow the spice to meld.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes silky smooth.
- Combine all components: Mix the cooked penne pasta and buffalo chicken into the Alfredo sauce, stirring gently to coat the pasta evenly with creamy, spicy goodness.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sliced green onions, a sprinkle of extra Parmesan, and if you like, a drizzle of additional buffalo sauce for extra punch.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting and richer flavor.
- Simmer the Alfredo sauce gently to avoid curdling or separation.
- Start with less buffalo sauce and adjust to control the spice level.
- Dry cooked chicken to help sauce cling better and avoid sogginess.
- Cook pasta al dente for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Alfredo, Penne, Spicy Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner
