Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients
– 12 ounces penne pasta
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
– 1 cup buffalo sauce
– 1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
– 3 green onions, sliced
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Cook the Pasta:**
– Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. **Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture:**
– In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Mix well.
4. **Assemble the Pasta Bake:**
– In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with the buffalo chicken mixture.
– Add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, reserving a little cheese for topping. Mix everything until well combined.
5. **Bake the Dish:**
– Top the pasta mixture with the remaining cheese and blue cheese crumbles if using.
– Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
– Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Enjoy your buffalo chicken pasta bake! Let me know if you need any more help.
