Bulk Up Buffalo Chicken Pasta

51m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Boil 320g penne pasta in salted water and set aside 60ml of pasta water.
  2. 2Dice 800g of chicken breast into cubes and season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp salt & pepper. Mix well.
  3. 3Cook the chicken in a pan on high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil until halfway done.
  4. 4Add 1 medium chopped onion and 4 cloves of diced garlic, stir until fragrant.
  5. 5Add 30g tomato paste and 400ml of chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. 6Once thickened, add 200g cream cheese, 30g unsalted butter and 60ml buffalo sauce.
  7. 7Stir until creamy then add the cooked pasta and pasta water.
  8. 8Mix and finish with 100g grated cheddar and 100g grated mozzarella.
  9. 9Box it up into four servings with optional ranch and buffalo sauce on top.

Ingredients

  • 320 g penne pasta
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 800 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 30 g tomato paste
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 60 ml buffalo sauce
  • 60 ml pasta water
  • 100 g cheddar
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • 0 ranch sauce
  • 0 buffalo sauce

Equipment

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