Description
Indulge in the creamy, garlicky delight of Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Pasta. This irresistible dish combines tender pasta with crispy chicken bites, rich parmesan, and a hint of buffalo sauce for a flavor explosion that brings friends and family together. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your guests with this comforting yet exciting culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Mince garlic and grate parmesan.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 7 minutes). Ensure it's cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream and buffalo sauce; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta into the skillet with sauce, mixing in grated parmesan until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 275g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap the pasta type or add grilled vegetables for extra nutrition. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to customize the spice level; add red pepper flakes for extra heat.