Stir in the Pasta. Drain the pasta and stir the cooked pasta noodles into the sauce. It’s a specialty for all those spicy food lovers out there, made with lots of noodles that are tossed with a combination of creamy cheeses, spicy buffalo sauce and other flavors, along with a nice level of seasonings. It’s done in about 20 minutes (OK, 30 minutes if you’re a slow cook like me) - super easy to make - and I hope it becomes one of your go-to quick and easy meals for weeknight cooking. Many recipes I’ve seen are made in a crock pot or slow cooker, or an instant pot, or even as a buffalo chicken pasta bake, but this is a simpler recipe. All you need to do is cook down some chicken with peppers, onion and garlic, mix it up with cheeses and buffalo sauce and a few other ingredients, then toss it with cooked noodles. Simple! I love a quick and easy pasta recipe, especially for those days when you just want something on the table fast after a long day. And spicy, too! Everyone loves a good pasta dish. My homemade buffalo sauce recipe uses the following ingredients: Butter, Louisiana Style Hot Sauce + Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar and a few seasonings. Give it a try. It’s very easy to adjust to your preferred heat level, you crazy chilihead, you! Let’s talk about how we make the recipe, shall we?
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Ingredients
The Noodles. Use 2 cups pasta noodles. I used cavatappi noodles, but penne is great, or curly rotini. Realistically, any pasta will work for this recipe. Just choose noodles the buffalo sauce will cling to. Chicken. My recipe calls for 1 pound of chicken breast, chopped, though chicken thighs are great here. Use a mix. It also works with crumbly ground chicken or turkey, though you’ll get a different consistency. For an even quicker version of the recipe, use store bought shredded rotisserie chicken. The Seasonings. I am using 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings for this, but feel free to mix that up. Try it with your favorite taco seasoning blend or your own personal mix. My homemade Cajun blend is one of my go-to recipes for so many dishes. Vegetables and Peppers. You’ll need onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. You can incorporate hotter peppers if you’d like a spicier version, or go with milder peppers to tone things down. The Cheeses. I’m using cream cheese and crumbled blue cheese. Blue cheese is a MUST for Buffalo Chicken Pasta - the perfect complimentary flavor. Use a milder Gorgonzola instead if you’d like. The cream cheese makes the pasta nice and creamy. Buffalo Sauce. I’m using 1 cup Buffalo sauce, though you can use more if you’d like. Again, use your favorite brand, or make your own like I do. Extra Flavors. I’ve added apple cider vinegar for extra tang and Worcestershire sauce for its earthy flavor. The Garnish. Spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Just sprinkle them over the top! Make it look pretty for your family or guests!
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables. While the pasta is boiling, heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Season the chopped chicken with Cajun seasoning, then add it to the pan along with the onion and peppers. Cook them down 5-6 minutes, stirring, until the chicken cooks through. Add the Cheeses and Sauce. Add the cream cheese, 3 ounces blue cheese, Buffalo sauce, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the cheeses melt and everything is incorporated. Garnish. Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining blue cheese, spicy chili flakes and fresh chopped herbs. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. I do hope you enjoy it.
Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes with Buffalo Sauce
Buffalo Grilled Shrimp Buffalo Chicken Buffalo Chicken Dip Buffalo-Blue Cheese Chicken Sliders Creamy Buffalo Mac and Cheese Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Buffalo Chicken Wings Buffalo Cauliflower
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 1/15/21 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 1/13/20.
