Hearty pasta bake with chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Sauce & Dairy
03 - 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
04 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Aromatics
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions, plus extra for garnish
→ Extras
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
12 - Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, heavy cream, and sour cream until smooth.
04 - Fold in cooked chicken, half of the mozzarella cheese, all of the cheddar cheese, minced garlic, and green onions into the sauce mixture.
05 - Add drained pasta to the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated. Pour into prepared baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra green onions before serving.
