Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in penne pasta and cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; add heavy cream, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded chicken. Stir until combined.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option and adjust buffalo sauce to your heat preference. Adding spinach or bell peppers can boost nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg