Description
Experience the irresistible combination of tender chicken, creamy buffalo sauce, and zesty ranch dressing in this One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, delivering a flavor explosion that will leave your guests craving more. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and no longer pink (approximately 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add uncooked penne, chicken broth, and buffalo sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in ranch dressing and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg