Spicy, creamy pasta with tender chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and bubbly melted cheese.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Sauces & Seasoning
03 - 1 ounce ranch seasoning packet
04 - 1 cup buffalo wing sauce, mild or hot to taste
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/4 cup whole milk
→ Cheese
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Garnish
10 - 2 green onions, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Bring salted water to boil in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ranch seasoning, buffalo wing sauce, sour cream, softened cream cheese, and milk. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth with no lumps.
04 - Add cooked pasta and shredded chicken to the sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold 1 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture until just combined.
06 - Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese in an even layer.
07 - Place in preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the surface is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Top with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
