Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Boil penne pasta in salt water.
  2. 2Save 60ml of pasta water for later.
  3. 3Dice chicken breast into cubes.
  4. 4Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to the chicken.
  5. 5Mix well with your hands until fully coated.
  6. 6Cook the chicken in a pan on high heat with olive oil until halfway done.
  7. 7Add diced onions and chopped garlic to the pan.
  8. 8Stir until fragrant.
  9. 9Add tomato paste and 400ml of chicken stock.
  10. 10Bring to a bubble and simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Once thickened, add cream cheese, unsalted butter, and buffalo sauce.
  12. 12Stir until creamy.
  13. 13Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water.
  14. 14Mix well.
  15. 15Finish with grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  16. 16Box it up into four equal servings.
  17. 17Drizzle with optional ranch 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 cheese
  • 100 g mozzarella cheese
  • drizzle ranch sauce
  • drizzle buffalo sauce

Equipment

panpotmeal prep containers

Tips

  • Store in meal prep boxes refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, and stir till creamy.