Description
One-Pot Sweet Heat Buffalo Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors in a delightful pasta experience. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to whip up a delicious meal in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. Picture tender chicken coated in a velvety buffalo sauce perfectly balanced with honey’s sweetness, all enveloped in twirls of pasta that soak up every bit of flavor. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pot method, this dish not only satisfies hunger but warms the heart, creating cherished moments around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- Olive oil or butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add cooked chicken and sauté until warmed through (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in penne (or rotini), chicken broth, heavy cream, buffalo sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg