Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
A hearty and comforting Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake that combines tender pasta, shredded chicken, and a spicy Buffalo sauce topped with gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Mix the cooked chicken and Buffalo sauce in a large bowl until coated.
- Combine the pasta, chicken mixture, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese in the pot, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until melted and bubbly, broiling for a couple of minutes if desired.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours; just adjust the baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, pasta bake, comfort food, easy dinner, one dish meal