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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Irresistibly Delicious

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

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Irresistibly delicious Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake recipe Creamy spicy cheesy perfection ready in under an hour Comfort food redefined

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • Blue cheese crumbles for topping (optional)
  • Green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, cooking al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a large bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper (if using), and minced garlic. Add shredded chicken and toss to coat.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add cooked pasta and buffalo chicken mixture to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  • Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour pasta mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining cheese and blue cheese crumbles (if using).
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or parsley (if using).