
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces of pasta (rotini, penne, or any other type you choose)
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Two cups of cooked chicken (rotisserie works great; you can shred or chop it).
- Three minced garlic cloves1/2 cup of Frank’s RedHot-style buffalo wing sauce
- Four ounces of softened cream cheeseHalf a cup of ranch dressing (or, if desired, blue cheese)
- One cup of mozzarella shredsHalf a cup of cheddar cheese,
- shredded1/4 cup milk (to thicken the sauce if necessary)Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley, if desired.
Directions:
- Prepare the pasta:
- As directed on the package, bring the pasta to a boil in salted water.
- After draining, set away.Prepare the sauce:Heat the olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat.Cook the garlic for one minute until it becomes aromatic.
- Add cream cheese and buffalo sauce and stir.
- Mix until smooth and melted.Add ranch dressing and, if necessary, a little milk to thin the sauce.
- Add the cheese and chicken:Add both shredded cheeses and the cooked chicken and stir.
- Cook over low heat until all ingredients are completely blended and the cheese has melted.
Mix:
- To the skillet, add the cooked pasta. Coat equally with the sauce by tossing.
Taste and adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and spice.
Serve:
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions.
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