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This pasta combines alfredo and buffalo wing sauce with tender chicken and melty cheese for a creamy, spicy comfort dish. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Clare Greco
Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:29:06 GMT
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Buffalo Meets Alfredo

This pasta combines two cravings into one incredible dish. The creamy alfredo sauce gets a spicy kick from buffalo sauce while tender chicken makes it a complete meal. It's become my go-to when I want comfort food with a twist.

Why It Works

The key is how the creamy sauce coats every bite of pasta and chicken. The heat level is totally up to you and those blue cheese crumbles on top take it to the next level.

What You'll Need

  • Penne: Cook it just until al dente.
  • Butter: Divided for sauce and chicken.
  • Cream cheese: Must be soft.
  • Garlic powder: For depth.
  • Milk: Room temp whole milk.
  • Buffalo sauce: Adjust to taste.
  • Cheese: Fresh grated melts best.
  • Chicken: Pre-cooked saves time.
  • Toppings: Blue cheese green onions.
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Let's Cook

Start with Pasta
Cook it in well-salted water.
Make Your Sauce
Melt butter blend in cream cheese milk buffalo sauce and cheese.
Heat the Chicken
Quick warm-up in butter.
Bring it Together
Toss everything add toppings serve hot.

Success Tips

Always grate your own cheese. Room temp dairy prevents sauce from breaking. Start with less buffalo sauce you can always add more. Try different pasta shapes for fun.

Make It Your Own

Try buffalo tofu for vegetarian version. Add cayenne for extra heat. Switch to pepper jack cheese. Use gluten-free pasta if needed.

Keep It Fresh

Keeps 3 days in fridge. Reheat with splash of milk. Serve with salad garlic bread or celery sticks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why use room temperature dairy ingredients?

Room temperature ingredients prevent the sauce from separating or becoming grainy. Cold dairy can cause the sauce to break or curdle.

→ Can I use pre-shredded cheese?

Fresh grated cheese melts better for a smoother sauce. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect texture.

→ What pasta shapes work best?

Any medium pasta shape works well, including penne, rotini, or fettuccine. Choose a shape that holds the creamy sauce well.

→ Can I adjust the spice level?

Yes, add more or less buffalo sauce to taste. You can also serve extra sauce on the side for individual heat preferences.

→ Can I make this ahead?

The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently. Add a splash of milk when reheating if needed to maintain the creamy texture.

Buffalo Chicken Alfredo

A fusion pasta dish combining creamy alfredo sauce with spicy buffalo chicken, topped with blue cheese and green onions.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (1 large pan)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 pound penne pasta.
02 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
03 8 ounces cream cheese.
04 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
05 1 1/2 cups whole milk.
06 1/4 cup buffalo sauce.
07 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese.
08 2 grilled chicken breasts (12 ounces).
09 1 tablespoon butter for chicken.
10 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles.
11 1/4 cup green onions.
12 Salt and black pepper to taste.

Instructions

Step 01

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 02

Melt butter in saucepan. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, whisk until smooth.

Step 03

Gradually whisk in milk. Add buffalo sauce and Monterey Jack. Cook until thickened.

Step 04

Warm chopped chicken in butter until heated through, 6-10 minutes.

Step 05

Mix sauce with chicken, then fold in pasta until well coated.

Step 06

Top with extra buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and green onions.

Notes

  1. Use room temperature dairy ingredients to prevent sauce separation.
  2. Fresh grated cheese works better than pre-shredded.
  3. Any pasta shape can be used.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large pot.
  • Saucepan.
  • Whisk.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 650
  • Total Fat: 38 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 32 g