Description
One-Skillet Bold Buffalo Ranch Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors that makes for an irresistible comfort food option, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This creamy pasta dish combines zesty buffalo sauce with rich ranch seasoning, creating a flavor-packed meal that’s both easy to prepare and clean up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir in uncooked pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Once tender, stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg