Description
A creamy, spicy, and comforting pasta dish, Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne combines the rich flavors of Alfredo sauce with the bold heat of buffalo sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering. Get ready to indulge in this fusion of comfort food and spice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. - Prepare the Sauce:
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. - Make the Alfredo Sauce:
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the parmesan cheese, buffalo sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until the sauce is smooth and creamy. - Add Chicken:
Add the shredded chicken to the pan and mix well, ensuring the chicken is coated in the sauce. - Combine Pasta and Sauce:
Toss the cooked penne pasta into the buffalo Alfredo sauce, stirring until the pasta is fully coated. - Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the buffalo sauce to your preferred level of spice.
- If you want a thicker sauce, reduce the heavy cream a little or add more parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg