Description
One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne is a deliciously creamy and spicy dish that combines tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a flavorful buffalo ranch sauce, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and comfort to the table with every bite. Get ready to impress your family and friends with an explosion of flavors that will keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pot.
- Add uncooked penne pasta, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing; stir to combine.
- Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for approximately 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; sprinkle cheese on top and cover until melted. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg