Bold & Zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Skillet
Experience a burst of flavor with our Bold & Zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Skillet, a delightful one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing with perfectly cooked pasta and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s not only quick to prepare but also highly versatile—customize it to suit your family’s tastes! Whether you’re looking to impress at dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this hearty recipe will leave everyone at the table satisfied.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Raise heat to medium-high; add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- While the chicken cooks, boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Once chicken is done, pour in chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked pasta and mix well so everything is coated in sauce. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese on top; cover briefly to allow cheese to melt.
- Serve hot with chopped green onions as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg