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Buffalo Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta
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Buffalo Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • penne pasta (dry)Grains400 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat500 g
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry15 ml
  • buffalo saucePantry120 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy60 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

681kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the penne

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the penne until al dente, then drain, keeping a little pasta water.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2
  3. Make the buffalo cream sauce

    • Lower the heat, add the butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Pour in the buffalo sauce and the heavy cream and stir to combine.
    • Stir in the parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained penne to the pan and toss until well coated, loosening with pasta water if needed.
    • Serve hot, topped with extra parmesan.
    Step 4