YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

Combining buffalo chicken, cheese, and pasta in one casserole creates a meal that everyone will love. This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is delicious and can be on the table in 30 minutes. PREP TIME:10 minutes COOK TIME:20 minutes TOTAL TIME:30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked, penne pasta (or substitute cooked cauliflower)
• 1 – 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/3 cup hot sauce
• 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• green onions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook the pasta noodles, according to the package directions. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking.
3. Stir together the cream cheese, ranch, and hot sauce until creamy.
4. Add the chicken, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and cooked pasta noodles to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish.
5. Combine the remaining two cheeses and sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
6. Remove and serve immediately with green onions, hot sauce, and ranch drizzles. Serves 6.

Nutrition Information:

YIELD:

 6 

SERVING SIZE:

 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 416TOTAL FAT: 29gSATURATED FAT: 9gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 17gCHOLESTEROL: 78mgSODIUM: 858mgCARBOHYDRATES: 17gFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 3gPROTEIN: 21g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.