Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake (Printable Format)
This creamy, kick-of-heat buffalo chicken pasta doesn't need any pre-cooking. Just mix, bake, and enjoy a no-fuss dinner that comes together in one pan.
# Needed Ingredients:
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3 cups chicken stock.
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3/4 cup Ranch or blue cheese sauce.
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3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce.
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1 teaspoon dried chives.
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1 teaspoon dried parsley bits.
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed.
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
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Small amount crushed red pepper flakes (if you want).
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2 cups chopped store-bought roasted chicken.
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16 ounces dry penne pasta.
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14.5 ounces small diced tomatoes, drained.
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1 stalk celery, chopped small.
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1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese.
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1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese.
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat your oven to 425°F. Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with oil or butter.
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In the baking dish, stir broth, dressing, buffalo sauce and all spices together.
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Add the chicken, pasta, tomatoes and celery, making sure everything gets mixed well.
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Put foil over the dish and bake about 40 minutes until pasta feels nearly done.
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Take off the foil, sprinkle cheese on top and cook 5 more minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes before you eat.
# Supplementary Details:
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You can make it more or less spicy.
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Different pans might need different cooking times.
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Raw chicken works too if you cook it first.