Buffalo Chicken Pasta No-Bake (Printable Version)

Pasta tossed with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and tangy Buffalo sauce for a bold, quick meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz penne or rotini pasta

→ Chicken

02 - 12 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Sauce

03 - 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce
04 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
06 - 1/4 cup whole milk
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

08 - 2 stalks celery, finely diced
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced
10 - blue cheese crumbles, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne or rotini and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine Buffalo hot sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and whole milk. Stir continuously until cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth.
03 - Add shredded or diced cooked chicken breast to the sauce and heat for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
04 - Add drained pasta and shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the pasta is well coated and the cheddar cheese has melted.
05 - Stir in diced celery and most of the sliced spring onions, reserving a portion of the spring onions for garnish.
06 - Serve immediately in bowls, topped with reserved spring onions and blue cheese crumbles if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • This is the kind of dinner that earns you instant hero status in a hungry household—without breaking a sweat.
  • There’s something about the creamy sauce and the bright crunch of celery that makes every bite sing—plus no oven required means less waiting around.
02 -
  • Once I held back on the sauce fearing too much heat, but that just made the dish bland—don't skimp, balance with extra ranch instead.
  • The first time I rushed the cream cheese melting, there were lumps; now I always soften it and stir with patience for perfectly silky results.
03 -
  • Letting the sauce bubble for a minute before adding cheese makes every bite more flavorful.
  • Finishing with a sprinkle of fresh green onions right before serving brightens the whole dish.
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