Easy Recipes Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
Creamy, spicy, and cheesy buffalo chicken pasta—one of the easiest and most satisfying easy recipes for dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, and half the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and mix until everything is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, then serve hot.