Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Penne, a creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty buffalo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear in olive oil until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes or until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add buffalo sauce; combine well.
- Toss cooked penne and sliced chicken into the sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg