BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

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Sure, 10-cent wing night at your local pub is a blast, but a night at home with a clever casserole can't be beat. Not fond of blue cheese? Use ranch salad dressing on this buffalo chicken pasta bake instead. -Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, saute carrots, celery and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat., Preheat oven to 350°. Stir in salad dressing, mayonnaise and hot sauce into skillet. Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with butter., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 45g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Andrew Morris
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The buffalo chicken was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yuriana Sauceda
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. However, the chicken was cooked well and the pasta was al dente.


Khalid Muh'd Habib
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this buffalo chicken pasta bake did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wandanat_Stony_Stucky_Winterwidow_Romanogers
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This buffalo chicken pasta bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. I love that it's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


D Moreno
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best pasta bake they've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Koranteng Asante
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best buffalo chicken pasta bake he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Balikis Balo
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I'm not a fan of buffalo chicken, but I really enjoyed this pasta bake. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy, and the chicken was tender and moist. I would definitely make this again.


Adeyemo Idris
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I loved the combination of the buffalo chicken and the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


Guddu Bista
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The buffalo chicken was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shehryar Qazi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. However, the chicken was cooked well and the pasta was al dente.


Russell B
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this buffalo chicken pasta bake did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


EMUGET NELSON
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This buffalo chicken pasta bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. I love that it's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


raydene mahala
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best pasta bake they've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Mohammad rawa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best buffalo chicken pasta bake he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Daoxy25
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I'm not a huge fan of buffalo chicken, but I really enjoyed this pasta bake. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy, and the chicken was tender and moist. I would definitely make this again.


Mistura Ola
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This buffalo chicken pasta bake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Nabisaso Winie
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The buffalo chicken was perfectly cooked and the pasta was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Cornelia Potts
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This buffalo chicken pasta bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.