Description
A creamy and spicy dish combining buffalo chicken with alfredo pasta for a flavorful hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 pound pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the buffalo sauce and stir to combine with the butter. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss in the buffalo sauce mixture. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Stir in the buffalo chicken mixture and toss again to combine.
- Serve with chopped green onions as a garnish, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite type of pasta, although penne or fettuccine are recommended.
- If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or use a milder sauce.
- Chopped green onions are optional but add a nice pop of color and flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the sauce may thicken upon standing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
