Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 12 oz penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ranch dressing mix
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and diced
  • 2 tbsp feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp hot or wings sauce
  • Fresh veggies, as side dish

Instruction

  • Cook bacon, if needed.
  • Heat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the penne pasta according to package directions toal dente. Drain.
  • In a small skillet, combine vegetable oil, chicken pieces, and ranch dressing mix. Cook until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken to a small dish and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the butter, garlic, and flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the whipping cream and cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly smooth.
  • In the prepared baking dish, place the cooked and drained pasta. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta. Top with chicken, cooked and diced bacon, feta cheese crumbles, and hot sauce.
  • Bakein the preheated ovenfor 15 minutes until bubbly.
  • Prepare veggies.
  • Serve Buffalo Chicken Pasta Casserole, hot from the oven, with side of veggies.