Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

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Leelumae @leelumae
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Another easy weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

40 mins
8 servings
  1. 3chicken breasts, cut into bite size chunks
  2. 1/2small onion, chopped
  3. 1 lb.spiral pasta, Rotini
  4. 1/2-1 bottleFrank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  5. 1 container (30 oz.)Ricotta Cheese (whole or skim, your preference)
  6. 3 cupsRanch Dressing
  7. 2-3 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
  8. 1 tsp.garlic powder
  9. 2 tsp.dried parsley
  10. to tastesalt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

40 mins
  1. 1

    Place chicken chunks and onion in skillet in a little olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley.

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  2. 2

    Cook over medium high heat until thoroughly cooked.

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  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain, and set aside.

  4. 4

    Coat chicken with 1/2 bottle of Frank's Red Hot Sauce. If you prefer more heat, add the entire bottle. Simmer for 5 minutes; remove from heat.

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  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine the Ricotta cheese and Ranch Dressing until smooth.

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  6. 6

    Add in Buffalo chicken.

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  7. 7

    Add in cooked pasta.

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  8. 8

    Spray a 9 x 13 dish and a 8 x 8 dish with cooking spray. Distribute evenly among dishes. You can freeze one of these for a later use if you prefer.

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  9. 9

    Top with mozzarella cheese and place in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Enjoy!

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Leelumae
Leelumae @leelumae
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Just a good ol country girl that loves to cook! And eat! I may have a slight addiction to cheese.....
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