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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake: The Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Casserole

A rich and zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake featuring tender penne and shredded chicken tossed in a thick, opaque buffalo-ranch cream sauce, topped with a bubbling layer of toasted mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Components
  • 1 lb (450g) Penne Rigate Uncooked
  • 3 cups (450g) Shredded Chicken Breast Cooked
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Buffalo Hot Sauce Such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1 cup (240ml) Creamy Ranch Dressing
  • 8 oz (225g) Cream Cheese Full-fat, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Heavy Cream
  • 1.5 cups (170g) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup (115g) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Freshly grated
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Freshly sliced
  • 1 tsp (1g) Dried Parsley Flakes

Equipment

  • 1 Rectangular White Ceramic Baking Dish 9x13 inch recommended
  • 1 Large Pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Whisk To smooth the sauce

Method
 

Prep and Boil
  1. Cook penne in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Whisk cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and opaque light-orange.
Bake and Broil
  1. Toss the pasta and shredded chicken in the white ceramic dish with the sauce until fully coated.
  2. Cover with mozzarella and cheddar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until bubbling.
  3. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until distinct golden-brown toasted spots appear on the cheese.
Garnish
  1. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions and dried parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalProtein: 28gFat: 34gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth sauce without lumps.
Grate your own cheese from blocks to get the best melt and browning results under the broiler.
Keyword Buffalo Chicken Pasta,Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake,chicken casserole

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