One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne
One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Penne is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy penne pasta, and zesty buffalo sauce for a flavor-packed meal in just one pot. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings, this dish is easy to make and customizable with your favorite veggies. Get ready to impress everyone at your dinner table with this simple yet delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping green onions and measuring spices.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Stir in uncooked penne pasta and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in buffalo sauce and chicken broth; stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese until melted, and top with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, sear the chicken first before adding other ingredients. Feel free to swap penne with any pasta you have on hand or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.