Enjoy spicy chicken, creamy cheese, and pasta combined in a flavorful, satisfying American-style baked dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 ounces penne or rotini pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 1.1 pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
→ Sauce
03 - 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
04 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese
11 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
→ Topping and Garnish
14 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain well and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth.
04 - Add cooked chicken and drained pasta to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat every piece evenly in the sauce.
05 - Fold in half of the shredded mozzarella and all of the cheddar cheese.
06 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
07 - Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and crumbled blue cheese, if using.
08 - Place the baking dish uncovered on the center rack and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot, bubbling, and golden on the surface.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Scatter sliced green onions and parsley over the top before serving.
