Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a creamy, spicy dish featuring tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a zesty sauce that brings the flavors of buffalo wings to the table. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 12 oz. rotini (spiral) pasta
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. salted butter
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 celery stalks, sliced thin, plus leaves for topping
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 4 oz. (1/4 cup) light lager beer
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot), plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 oz.), for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the flour in a shallow dish.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, and add it to the skillet.
- Brown the chicken, turning occasionally, for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- Reserve some of the sliced celery for topping. Add the remaining celery, garlic, and onion to the skillet.
- Cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the beer to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to release any flavorful bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream and hot sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add the reserved chicken and pasta to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and everything is well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the spice level as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve the pasta topped with crumbled blue cheese, reserved sliced celery, and celery leaves.
Notes
- Adjust the level of hot sauce to your taste for more or less heat.
- You can substitute chicken breast for thighs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg