Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A comforting and exciting pasta dish combining creamy Alfredo sauce with a spicy kick of buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and buffalo sauce, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the buffalo chicken sauce, mixing until well coated.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting and flavor. Adjust the buffalo sauce based on your desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg