Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling the penne pasta in salt water.
  2. 2Save a little bit of the pasta water for later.
  3. 3Dice the chicken breast into cubes.
  4. 4Add the seasonings: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  5. 5Mix well with your hands until fully coated.
  6. 6Cook the chicken in a pan on high heat with some olive oil until halfway done.
  7. 7Add diced onions and chopped garlic.
  8. 8Stir until fragrant.
  9. 9Add tomato paste and 400ml of chicken stock.
  10. 10Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Once it has thickened, add cream cheese, 30g of butter, and buffalo sauce.
  12. 12Stir until creamy.
  13. 13Add your cooked pasta and the reserved pasta water.
  14. 14Mix everything together.
  15. 15Finish with some grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  16. 16Box it up into four equal servings.
  17. 17Add 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
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • ranch sauce
  • buffalo sauce

Equipment

panpotwooden spoonmeasuring spoonmeal prep boxes

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 until creamy.