Best Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

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BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake image

Sure, 10-cent wing night at your local pub is a blast, but a night at home with a clever casserole can't be beat. Not fond of blue cheese? Use ranch salad dressing on this buffalo chicken pasta bake instead. -Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 45g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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This spicy pasta bake is so simple -- a quick and easy dish that everyone will love. In lieu of baking, you can also just mix the pasta with the creamy, cheesy sauce and have dinner ready even faster. This recipe basically gives you the directions for two different meals!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Gouda cheese
1 teaspoon potato starch
1 cup panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE - INSIDE BRUCREW LIFE



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Buffalo chicken, cheese, & pasta in a casserole creates a meal that everyone will love. This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is delicious and ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces - 2 cups uncooked, penne pasta (or substitute cooked cauliflower)
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (rotisserie or canned)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 8-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Cook the pasta noodles, according to the package directions. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking. Stir together the cream cheese, ranch, and hot sauce until creamy. Add the chicken, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and cooked pasta noodles to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish. Combine the remaining two cheeses and sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted. Remove and serve immediately with green onions, hot sauce, and ranch drizzles. Serves 6.

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