Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
A rich and comforting pasta bake featuring a zesty buffalo chicken blend and gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz short pasta (cavatappi or penne)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken mixture by combining chicken with buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the buffalo chicken mixture and half of the cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Garnish with fresh green onions and serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, pasta bake, comfort food, cheesy pasta
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