Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Alfredo brings spicy Italian-American fusion to dinner tables with bold, zesty flavors. Parmesan cheese and hot sauce create a perfect balance that will make you crave this comforting pasta all week long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (12 ounces, 340 grams)
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 pound (454 grams) penne pasta
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) blue cheese crumbles
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon butter for chicken
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) buffalo sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until perfectly tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- In a medium saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat. Incorporate cream cheese and garlic powder, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Slowly stream milk into the butter-cream cheese base, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Introduce buffalo sauce and Monterey Jack cheese, simmering and stirring until the sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety thickness.
- In a separate skillet, warm chopped chicken pieces in butter, ensuring even heating and maintaining moisture for 6-10 minutes over medium heat.
- Marry the buffalo-infused sauce with the heated chicken, gently folding to distribute flavors evenly. Incorporate the cooked pasta, tossing meticulously to guarantee each strand is lavishly coated.
- Transfer to serving plates and embellish with additional buffalo sauce drizzle, crumbled blue cheese, and freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, zesty finish.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection Choose high-quality pasta like fettuccine or penne to maximize sauce absorption and texture.
- Spice Control Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting with less and adding gradually.
- Creamy Consistency Whisk sauce continuously to prevent cream cheese from clumping and ensure smooth, velvety texture.
- Protein Flexibility Swap chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled tofu, or plant-based chicken for diverse dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg