Description
This Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne is a deliciously creamy and spicy dish that combines tender chicken with a rich Alfredo sauce and zesty buffalo flavor. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
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- For the Pasta:
- 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
- 16 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- For the Buffalo Alfredo Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 (8-ounce) package full-fat cream cheese (at room temperature, cut into small pieces)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ cups whole milk (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 ounces grated fresh Monterey Jack cheese (approximately 1½ cups)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2 medium grilled chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each, chopped into bite-sized pieces; about 2 cups)
- To Serve:
- Additional buffalo sauce (optional)
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (divided)
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
