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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta with Garlic Parmesan
Emily

Creamy Buffalo Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A spicy, creamy, and cheesy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, Buffalo sauce, and a luscious garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for Buffalo chicken lovers who crave a comforting pasta twist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • chef’s knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Buffalo sauce, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until coated in sauce.
  5. Garnish with green onions and optional crumbled blue cheese before serving.

Notes

Adjust the heat level by adding more or less Buffalo sauce. For extra richness, use cream cheese; for a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half. Great topped with crumbled blue cheese for a classic Buffalo-style finish.