Spicy, creamy pasta bake with tender chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. Ready in under an hour.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Sauces & Seasoning
03 - 1 oz ranch seasoning packet
04 - 1 cup buffalo wing sauce, mild or hot
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/4 cup milk
→ Cheese
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Garnish
10 - 2 green onions, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, and milk. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Stir cooked pasta and shredded chicken into the sauce mixture until completely coated.
05 - Fold in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
06 - Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
07 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes. Top with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese if desired. Serve hot.
