Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a tantalizing blend of comfort and spice, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and rich pepper jack cheese in a creamy sauce that envelops al dente penne pasta. In just 25 minutes, you’ll create a meal that’s not only quick but also bursting with flavor, making it an instant favorite among family and friends. With its unique combination of textures and tastes, each bite promises to be memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; sauté for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Pour in buffalo sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream until well combined; heat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add shredded pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses; stir until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked penne into the skillet until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg