Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Pasta: A Flavorful Twist You’ll Love!
Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a delicious and spicy twist on traditional Alfredo pasta, combining creamy sauce with the bold flavors of buffalo chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg