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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