This is the kind of indulgent comfort dinner that feels like your favorite restaurant meal at home.
Ingredients:2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into thick strips
2 tbsp olive oil
8 tbsp butter, divided
10 cloves garlic, minced, divided
3/4 cup buffalo sauce, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1.5 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp black pepper, divided
1 lb penne pasta
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:1- Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside
2- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for about 3 minutes per side until fully cooked, then remove
4- Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons butter, half the garlic, and 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, then toss chicken briefly and set aside
5- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté remaining garlic for 30 seconds
6- Pour in heavy cream and milk, simmer gently, then whisk in cream cheese until smooth
7- Stir in remaining buffalo sauce
8- Add mozzarella and cheddar gradually, stirring until melted and creamy
9- Season with remaining salt and black pepper
10- Toss cooked penne in the sauce until fully coated
11- Plate pasta and top with buffalo chicken, then garnish with parsley
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories per serving: 940