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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken and penne coated in a quick buffalo-cream sauce that tastes like wings night in a bowl. Ready in 20 minutes with just four ingredients.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
620
Protein
48g
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¾ cup buffalo sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in buffalo sauce and cream cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.

  5. 5

    Drain pasta and toss it into the skillet until coated.

  6. 6

    Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

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