Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy flavors of Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne. This delicious dish combines tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and rich alfredo sauce over perfectly cooked penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil, sauté seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, buffalo sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta and chicken back to the skillet, toss to coat. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to taste for milder or spicier flavor.
- Pairs well with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
