Description
Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with spicy buffalo chicken, creating a flavor-packed meal perfect for any occasion. This one-pan wonder features tender penne pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce, making it both satisfying and visually appealing. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cooking for another minute before adding buffalo sauce to coat the chicken.
- Lower the heat and gradually mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked penne with the buffalo chicken Alfredo sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg