Description
Ranch Buffalo Pasta Bake is a crowd-pleasing comfort dish that brings together creamy, cheesy goodness with a zesty kick. This hearty meal features tender pasta enveloped in a flavorful buffalo ranch sauce, layered with succulent shredded chicken and topped with gooey melted cheese. Ideal for family dinners, game nights, or potlucks, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a main dish or alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal. With its balanced flavors and satisfying textures, this pasta bake is sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with shredded chicken and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Pour the buffalo ranch sauce over the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly; broil for an additional 2–3 minutes if desired.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg