🔥 Bold & Zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (or more for extra heat)
12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through (about 7–8 minutes).
Remove chicken and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
4️⃣ Combine Chicken & Pasta:
Add cooked chicken back into the skillet with the buffalo ranch sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything to combine.
5️⃣ Add the Cheese:
Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Stir to combine and let the cheese melt.
6️⃣ Serve:
Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Time & Serve:
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4–6