Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
A spicy comfort food dish blending Buffalo sauce, hearty pasta, and gooey cheese, perfect for chilly evenings or game-day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or tofu for vegetarian version)
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 8 ounces medium pasta (like penne or shells)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Mix chicken with Buffalo sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- Combine the cooked pasta and chicken mixture, then add shredded cheese and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle more cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lemon juice before serving. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, pasta bake, comfort food, spicy pasta, cheesy pasta
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