Bold and creamy pasta with shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and tangy blue cheese crumbles. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
→ Sauce
03 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Topping
12 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add buffalo sauce and stir to combine.
03 - Reduce heat to low and whisk in softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually pour in heavy cream while whisking constantly until sauce reaches creamy consistency.
04 - Stir in mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth.
05 - Add shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until fully coated and heated through.
06 - Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to ensure even sauce distribution.
07 - Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives or green onions if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while hot.
