Description
A delicious and hearty pasta bake with a ranch and buffalo sauce flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cooked pasta, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheeses and green onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ranch Buffalo Pasta Bake