Healthy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Healthy Buffalo Chicken Pasta.

1. Step 1

   Start by filling a large pot with water and bringing it to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once the water is bubbling, toss in the rigatoni pasta and cook it according to the package instructions, giving it a gentle stir now and then.

3. Step 3

   You’re aiming for that perfect al dente texture, which should take about 12 minutes.

4. Step 4

   While the pasta is cooking, grab a large skillet and set it over medium-high heat.

5. Step 5

   Pour in some fat-free milk, then add crumbled blue cheese and softened cream cheese.

6. Step 6

   Stir the mixture frequently, allowing the cheeses to melt and blend into a creamy, smooth sauce—this should take around 5 minutes.

7. Step 7

   When your pasta is ready, drain it in a colander, but don’t forget to save about 1/4 cup of that flavorful cooking liquid.

8. Step 8

   Add this reserved liquid to your cheese sauce in the skillet to enhance the creaminess.

9. Step 9

   Next, stir in the Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and a dash of black pepper, mixing everything until it’s well combined and velvety.

10. Step 10

    Now it’s time to bring it all together! Add the cooked rigatoni and your chopped chicken to the skillet, tossing everything gently to coat the pasta and chicken in that delicious sauce.

11. Step 11

    Heat it all through for about 2 to 3 minutes, just until the chicken is warmed up.

12. Step 12

    And there you have it—a delightful dish that’s sure to impress! Enjoy every bite of this creamy, spicy rigatoni with chicken!.