Description
One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing, all enveloped in perfectly cooked penne pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, bringing friends and family together over hearty bowls of deliciousness. With its tantalizing aroma and vibrant colors, this one-pot meal transforms any dinner into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 green onions (sliced thinly)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the green onions and let the cream cheese soften.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and cook diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add pasta and liquids: Stir in penne pasta, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate cream cheese: Reduce heat to low and mix in softened cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Cook until tender: Cover the pot and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add final touches: Remove from heat, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover briefly until melted, then garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg