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Andre Lewis

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz dry rotini
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for chicken
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 celery rib finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • 3 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese grated

Method
 

  1. Cook rotini with tablespoon salt to 1 minute short of package time. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, season chicken with its salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet; cook chicken and celery 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, to at least 165°F.
  3. Stir garlic 30 seconds; add broth, hot sauce, and cream cheese. Reduce to low; stir 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Add pasta and 1/4 cup reserved water; toss over low 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove from heat; add Monterey Jack and water as needed for light coating. Serve while smooth.