Best Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti Recipes

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BUFFALO CHICKEN BAKED ZITI



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Creamy and cheesy Buffalo-flavored chicken baked ziti!

Provided by arkitektoo

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces ziti pasta
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® Red Hot)
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¾ pound cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 stalks green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While the ziti is cooking, melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add flour and whisk to combine; cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and whisk until no clumps remain; bring to a simmer. Be careful not to curdle the cream--adjust temperature if necessary; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese; break up with a wooden spoon until combined and melted. Stir in Buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning until combined.
  • Drain ziti and add to the skillet with shredded chicken; stir until coated. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 167.6 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN BAKED ZITI RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-17891

Number Of Ingredients 9

SLOW COOKED SHREDDED BUFFALO CHICKEN:
3 large frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (12 oz) bottle buffalo wing sauce
1 packet ranch dip dix
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces Ricotta
1/2 lb shredded smoked fontina
3 cups ranch dressing
16 ounces rigatoni pasta

Steps:

  • To cook shredded buffalo chicken, put frozen chicken in slow cooker and pour in the buffalo wing sauce. Sprinkle ranch dip mix on top and add butter. Cook on low for 9 hours. Use a spaghetti spoon or fork to shred the chicken-it should fall apart with very little effort. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions. Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl mix shredded buffalo chicken, ricotta, ranch dressing, and rigatoni, and pour into casserole dish. Top with smoked fontina. Place in oven and set timer for 25 mins. After 25 mins, broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned. Serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN BAKED ZITI



Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti image

If you're a fan of buffalo chicken dip, then this Chicken Baked Ziti is on point! It's a hearty pasta casserole combined with delicious buffalo chicken

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces ziti pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 tbsp ranch seasoning
1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's RedHot)
2 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
¾ cup shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Cook the ziti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside the pasta.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk together with the butter. Add milk and whisk until combined and no clumps remain. Simmer until the sauce becomes thick, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir it into the mixture. You may need to use a spoon or spatula to break up your cream cheese.
  • Add the ranch seasoning and hot sauce to the skillet and stir.
  • Mix the chicken and then the noodles into the sauce in the skillet. Stir until coated.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Serve immediately and optionally top with parsley.

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