Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons onion (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4 tablespoons buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons blue cheese (crumbled)
  • parsley for garnish (if desired)
  • blue cheese for garnish (if desired)

Instruction

  • Boil pasta until aldente about 8-9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile melt butter in a large skillet. Add in onion and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add milk and simmer stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes until thick and creamy. (Keep an eye on it so milk does not burn on the bottom of pan or that it does not bubble over).
  • Take off of the heat and whisk in cheese until fully melted.
  • Add in buffalo sauce, the cooked noodles and chicken to the cheese sauce. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately with blue cheese crumbs and parsley on top for garnish if desired.