Description
A creamy, spicy, one-skillet meal that combines the rich comfort of Alfredo pasta with the bold kick of buffalo chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the pasta: Add rotini to the skillet and stir to coat. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced slightly.
- Stir in the cheese: Lower the heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Slice and return chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and place it back on top of the pasta. Let it warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Stir the pasta occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest melting and richest flavor.
- Don’t boil the sauce too hard — a gentle simmer helps it stay creamy.
- If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of broth or cream to loosen it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken alfredo, one pan pasta, creamy buffalo pasta, spicy chicken pasta, weeknight dinner