Name: Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce; 1/4 cup Butter; 1 tbsp White vinegar; 1 lb Penne pasta; 1 cup Cream cheese-softened; 1/2 cup Ranch dressing; 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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A comforting and flavorful pasta bake featuring tender chicken in a classic buffalo sauce, combined with creamy cheese and pasta.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 13

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Frank's RedHot sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
1 tbsp 15 mL White vinegar
Pasta & Filling
1 lb 450 g Penne pasta
1 cup 240 mL Cream cheese-softened
cup 120 mL Ranch dressing
1 cup 240 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 120 g Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season Chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side). Shred the chicken.
Combine all Sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until melted and combined.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Cream cheese, Ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Pour Buffalo Sauce over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.