One Pot Creamy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne
Experience ultimate comfort food with One Pot Creamy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne—a quick weeknight delight perfect for gatherings. Try it now!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and chicken broth until well combined. Bring to a boil.
- Add penne pasta to the boiling mixture. Cover and simmer for about 12-15 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg