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Buffalo chicken pasta with cubed chicken, penne, orange sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan, and sliced green onions.

One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Creamy buffalo chicken pasta made in one pot in 25 minutes with fettuccine, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Serves 6 at 520 calories each.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cooked chicken 454 g, shredded or diced
  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta 340 g
  • 2 cups chicken broth 480 ml
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce 120 ml
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 100 g
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 56 g
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese 28 g
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or butter for sautéing
  • Garlic powder for seasoning
  • Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large deep pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo sauce; stir to combine. Add the uncooked pasta directly into the mixture.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Adjust seasoning as needed; garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.