Ingredients
– 2 cups of uncooked pasta (penne or rotini work great)
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken is perfect)
– 1 cup Buffalo sauce (adjust based on your heat preference)
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment Needed
– Large pot for boiling pasta
– Mixing bowl
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Wooden spoon or spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven mitts
– Broiler (optional, for a crispy top)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, it’s time to get that pasta cooking! Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. While that’s happening, I like to prepare the sauce in a mixing bowl: combine the softened cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and one cup of cheddar cheese. It’s all about those flavors coming together! Once the pasta is ready, drain it and add it right into the sauce. Mix everything until each piece of pasta is well coated. It smells divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)