Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce, plus more to taste
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375 F and cook the penne in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. 2In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until well coated.
3. 3In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the cream cheese with the ranch or blue cheese dressing, stirring until smooth.
4. 4Stir the buffalo chicken and cooked penne into the sauce, mixing well, then season with salt and pepper.
5. 5Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, top with mozzarella and blue cheese if using.
6. 6Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until bubbly and golden, then garnish with green onions and an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce before serving.

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