Description
Indulge in the deliciously creamy and spicy One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne, your new go-to dish for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked penne, and zesty buffalo ranch sauce, all made in one pot for easy cleanup. In just a short time, you can impress your family and friends with an unforgettable meal that’s bursting with flavor and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering them together for easy access.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
- Sprinkle in garlic powder and onion powder; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add uncooked penne, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth; stir to combine thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in ranch dressing and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg