BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Buffalo Chicken Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce image

Provided by jfuson5

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb pasta
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (Durkee)
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt
4 cups chicken, rotisserie, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup scallion, white and green parts, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 996.1, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 18.7