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Bold & Zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Skillet

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This Bold & Zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Skillet combines tender chicken, creamy ranch, tangy buffalo sauce, and melty cheese for an irresistible one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast: 1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons.
  • Penne Pasta: 12 ounces, cooked al dente.
  • Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup.
  • Ranch Dressing: 1/2 cup.
  • Chicken Broth: 1 cup.
  • Cream Cheese: 4 ounces, softened.
  • Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded.
  • Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon.
  • Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon.
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Fresh Parsley or Green Onions: 2 tablespoons, chopped.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add chicken to skillet, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: If pasta is not already cooked, boil in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Lower heat to medium, add buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, chicken broth, and cream cheese to skillet. Stir until smooth.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Notes

  • Cook pasta al dente so it finishes perfectly in the sauce.
  • Use quality buffalo sauce for best flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs for color and freshness.

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