Best Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipes

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Season chicken with ranch dressing mix, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine Neufchatel cheese, sour cream, and Buffalo wing sauce in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir well until melted. Add pasta and chicken and continue cooking until well incorporated and heated through.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, blue cheese dressing, buffalo wing sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and cooked pasta and toss to coat with the dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, saute carrots, celery and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat., Preheat oven to 350°. Stir in salad dressing, mayonnaise and hot sauce into skillet. Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with butter., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine chicken, hot sauce, and melted butter in a bowl and marinate for 2 hours.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the pan until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in balsamic. Set aside.
• Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in Buffalo sauce marinade and chicken; saute until no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to shock so they stay nice and green.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain; reserving 1 ladleful of pasta water. Stir Buffalo chicken mixture, asparagus, and reserved pasta water into pasta. Add ricotta cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
• Heat pasta mixture over low heat until all cheese is melted and looks like a cream sauce, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss in parsley, salt, and pepper and serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain., Remove slow cooker insert. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, sour cream and ranch dressing. If desired, top with celery.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• While pasta is cooking, prepare chicken with spices and cook in oil.
• When chicken is about 1/2 cook through, add the onion, celery, and saute until chicken is fully cooked.
• Now add the hot sauce and saute with chicken for about 2 minutes.
• Combine mayo, dressing, and milk in medium bowl. Add to skillet and heat through and stir to combine.
• Toss with pasta.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, carrots and celery. In a small bowl, whisk the hot sauce, oil, lemon juice, onion and garlic powders and celery salt., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to chicken mixture. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Stir in blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TANGY BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and cool.
• Mix pasta, chicken, celery, roasted red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of reserved roasted red pepper juice in a salad bowl. Stir mayonnaise, hot sauce, Gorgonzola cheese, and Worcestershire sauce together in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat. Chill before serving.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter and warm olive oil together in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, onion, and garlic and cook until chicken is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour in cream and buffalo sauce. Mix well and heat through.
• Combine mozzarella and Gouda cheeses in a bowl. Sprinkle in potato starch. Add mixture to sauce and stir constantly until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Add fettuccine and mix to combine. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan.
• Combine 3 tablespoons melted butter and panko bread crumbs in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 20 minutes.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta per package instructions, rinse with cold water.
• While the pasta is cooking chop half of a red onion, 5 stalks of celery, and half of a precooked whole chicken into equal size small pieces. Add all of these to a large mixing bowl along with the container of blue cheese crumbles.
• In a separate bowl whisk together the hot sauce and olive oil, I use an immersion blender as these two items are not easy to combine. If you are using a whisk slowly add the olive oil while mixing.
• Add the pasta and sauce to the large mixing bowl and mix well but don't destroy the pasta. You are looking to get all the little bits of goodness to get into the ridges of the pasta.
• For best results chill until cool. Depending on the hot sauce and your tastes you can always add more hot sauce, or add some blue cheese dressing to adjust the flavor.

INSTANT POT® BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add butter, and select Saute function. Add chicken and onion to the melted butter and saute until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Hit Cancel. Remove chicken-onion mixture with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add chicken stock to the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in penne, salt, and garlic powder. Layer the following ingredients on top of the pasta, without stirring: cream cheese cubes, chicken-onion mixture, then Buffalo sauce.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow about 12 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Add mozzarella cheese to the pot. Stir until cream cheese and mozzarella have completely blended into the sauce. Let pasta sit in the pot until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Garnish servings with blue cheese.

LOWER-CALORIE BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine milk, blue cheese, and cream cheese in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes.
• Drain pasta into a colander; reserve about 1/4 cup cooking liquid and pour into the sauce. Add Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper and stir until smooth. Mix in the pasta and chicken and heat until chicken is warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.

CREAMY BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Saute chicken until cooked. Add hot sauce to your liking. Remove chicken from skillet.
• Saute vegetables.
• Combine mayo, dressing and milk. Add to skillet.
• Add chicken and heat through.
• Serve with pasta of your choice.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta as instructed.
• 2. Meanwhile, chop your vegetables. Combine hot sauce with dressing in a bowl.
• 3. Once pasta is cooked and drained, toss with dressing and mix. Then add vegetables and chicken.
• 4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
• Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. I sometimes use Southwest flavored chicken strips instead of grilled. Just depends on what I have on hand.
• Combine pasta, chicken, celery, peppers, and onion. Other veggies can be added if you like. I've sometimes added peas, corn, or cucumbers.
• Mix remaining ingredients until combined, and pour over pasta mixture.
• You can use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch, or more or less hot sauce, depending on your personal preferences. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, do not rinse, and set aside.
• In another large saucepan, heat the heavy cream, hot pepper sauce, garlic, black pepper and cayenne, if using, over medium heat, stirring until well blended. Season to taste with salt. Add hot pasta and chicken and stir until well coated and warmed through.
• Remove the pasta from the heat and stir in blue cheese and scallions. Serve immediately.

CROCK POT BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Season chicken salt and pepper and put it in the crock.
• Add the chicken soup and hot sauce and stir.
• Cook on low 4-6 hours or high 2-3.
• Stir in cheeses and sour cream and turn off the crock pot.
• Boil pasta according to package instructions, drain well and add to the chicken/sauce mixture.
• Stir well and serve!

CREAMY BACON BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cut up chicken into pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook in olive oil in large skillet until brown. I had to cook in two batches.
• Put chicken into large bowl and add hot sauce, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well coated.
• Cook bacon in microwave for 6 minutes. I use a plate, cover with paper towel, lay bacon on paper towel, then cover with another paper towel. Once cool, crumble into pieces.
• In a large pot, boil water, add pasta and cook according to directions. Drain in a collander and set aside.
• In same pot, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook until light brown.
• Slowly add milk, stirring with a wisk.
• Add cheeses one at a time until melted.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add pasta and stir until coated.
• Add chicken and stir until coated.
• Add bacon and stir until mixed well.
• Enjoy!

BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to directions.
• While pasta is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and once it's melted and bubbly add the flour. Whisk together to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes until mixture gets a bit golden in color.
• Add milk. Continue stirring until milk thickens.
• Add in grated cheeses and continue to stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in buffalo wing sauce.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Add pasta and chicken, then pour cheese sauce over and mix thoroughly until everything is coated.
• Sprinkle with additional grated cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and immediately top with desired garnish (I put tomatoes on mine, husband puts buffalo sauce on his).

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. Add celery and garlic; cook 2 min. or until chicken is done and celery is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove chicken mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add cream cheese and chicken broth to skillet; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture along with the wing sauce and dressing; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Top with blue cheese and onions.