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Ranch Buffalo Pasta Bake

Ranch Buffalo Pasta Bake

This Ranch Buffalo Pasta Bake is a cheesy, creamy dish that brings comfort food to the next level.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
Meat
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Dairy
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Spices
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth.
  3. Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Stir in garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
  4. Add shredded chicken to the sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir in 1 cup cheddar and 1 cup mozzarella until melted.
  6. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 31gFat: 34g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different pasta shapes or add veggies for extra flavor and nutrition.

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