30-Minute Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
A rich and indulgent buffalo chicken pasta bake that’s quick to prepare and perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and half of both cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave. You can swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg