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One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta — American Pasta recipe, 30 min, serves 4American

One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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High protein

Buffalo wing flavour in pasta form — chicken, hot sauce, ranch, blue cheese, and pasta all in one pan. Tangy, creamy, spicy.

30
min
8
prep
🔥
22
cook
👥
4
servings
590
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add chicken with garlic powder and salt. Sear 4-5 minutes until just cooked.

5:00
2

Pour in buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Stir to coat chicken. Cook 60 seconds — the sauces bloom in the heat.

3

Add chicken broth and rotini. Stir to submerge. Bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 12-14 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until pasta is al dente.

13:00
5

Off heat, stir in softened cream cheese until smooth. Add cheddar and stir to melt.

6

Top with blue cheese crumbles and diced celery. Drizzle extra ranch and hot sauce.

💡 The celery garnish isn't optional — its crunch and freshness cut the richness.

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Common Questions

How spicy is it?
Medium — Frank's is mild compared to Mexican hot sauces. Reduce to ¼ cup if you're sensitive.
Don't like blue cheese?
Skip it — extra cheddar or shredded mozzarella substitutes.
Add a vegetable?
Diced bell pepper or broccoli florets — add with the broth and pasta.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
🍸
Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
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Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.

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The story behind this recipe ▾
Buffalo wings (Anchor Bar, Buffalo NY, 1964) inspired countless 'buffalo something' variants. Buffalo chicken pasta hit Pinterest hard in 2018 and never let go — it's the most-saved buffalo recipe on the platform.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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