Description
One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne is a delightful comfort food that marries tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing with perfectly cooked penne pasta. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings, this one-pot wonder is sure to bring smiles and satisfied appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or any preferred veggies)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped vegetables and sauté until slightly softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add penne pasta, chicken broth, and buffalo sauce; stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Mix in ranch dressing until well combined. Top with shredded cheese and cover briefly to melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 82mg