Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
A comforting and zesty buffalo chicken pasta bake topped with gooey cheese, perfect for game day or a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz penne or shells pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in your pasta and cook until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix together your shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in a bowl until well-coated.
- Stir together the cooked pasta, buffalo chicken, and half of your shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Let the dish rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Top with chopped green onions or fresh parsley for a pop of color. Pair with a side salad or celery sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, pasta bake, comfort food, game day, easy dinner
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