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Buffalo Chicken Pasta - Buffalo Chicken Pasta: whip up a creamy, spicy dish everyone will love in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Pasta: whip up a creamy, spicy dish everyone will love in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast (boneless, skinless, about ⅔ lb.)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into ½-¾ inch pieces and coat with spices.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
  5. Cover and simmer until pasta is cooked and sauce is creamy.

Notes

- For a richer flavor, consider adding blue cheese crumbles on top.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- To make it spicy, add hot sauce before serving for a flavor boost.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.