BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA

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This is a great merge of buffalo chicken and pasta salad - sort of. I found this recipe on a wonderful blog called How Sweet It Is, and I have adapted it slightly. My family loves when I make this for dinner! I usually serve it with steamed mixed vegetables.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or something similar)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk (I use fat free)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped tomato
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup gorgonzola
additional buffalo wing sauce

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.2, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 482.8, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 35.1

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