Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
We all get stuck for supper ideas, no matter how advanced and ambitious our cooking skills are. This is where this easy buffalo chicken pasta bake recipe comes in. This dish is an elegant dinner that you can easily make in a snap! The ingredients you need are simple and readily available.
This easy recipe would be a wonderful addition to your menu. I am sure that your family will love this delicious pasta bake! This will no doubt be a regular in your menu rotation! Enjoy this dish any time. This buffalo chicken pasta bake is also amazing to serve to special guests!
This buffalo chicken pasta bake is incredibly satisfying with meat and tons of melted cheese. Pair this dish with fresh veggies. You can make a salad, or simply chop the vegetables and divide them among the plates.
Ingredients
2 c. Chicken boiled and chopped
8 ounces of Cream cheese
2 c. Penne pasta
¼ c. Hot sauce
¾ c. Ranch
2-3 pieces of Chives
1 ½ c. Mozzarella cheese
1 c. Cheddar cheese
HOW TO MAKE EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
Step 2: Drain when done and lightly sprinkle the pasta with a bit of olive oil to make sure they won’t stick together.
Step 3: Place the cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch in another bowl. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: To the batter, add half c grated mozzarella along with the chopped chicken and boiled pasta. Stir well until the cheesy batter completely covers the pasta.
Step 5: Using butter, grease a baking dish. Into the greased baking dish, equally, distribute the pasta and top with the rest of the grated mozzarella and cheddar.
Step 6: Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
Step 7: Before serving, garnish the buffalo pasta bake with some chives. Enjoy right away!