Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Boil 320g of penne pasta in salt water.
  2. 2Save 60ml of pasta water for later.
  3. 3Dice 800g of chicken breast into cubes.
  4. 4Add 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of salt & pepper to the chicken and mix well until fully coated.
  5. 5Cook the chicken in a pan on high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil until halfway done.
  6. 6Add 1 medium diced onion and 4 cloves of chopped garlic, then stir until fragrant.
  7. 7Add 30g of tomato paste and 400ml of chicken stock, then bring to a bubble and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Once the sauce has thickened, add 200g of cream cheese, 30g of unsalted butter, and 60ml of buffalo sauce.
  9. 9Stir until creamy, then add your cooked pasta and the reserved pasta water.
  10. 10Mix well and finish with 100g of grated cheddar and 100g of grated mozzarella.
  11. 11Box the pasta into four equal servings.
  12. 12Drizzle with optional ranch sauce and buffalo sauce on top.

Ingredients

  • 320 g penne pasta
  • 800 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 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
  • ranch sauce
  • buffalo sauce

Equipment

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Tips

  • Store in meal prep boxes refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • When it's time to eat, reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, and stir till creamy!