Buffalo Chicken Pasta

My friend Emilee made this amazing Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe a few weeks ago to share with us! She loves buffalo flavored meals, and I knew you guys would appreciate another great low point pasta dish. This is super easy to make, can be adapted to your own level of heat, and is perfect comfort food!

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

We always recommend using Frank's Hot Sauce in buffalo-flavored meals, but you may find another brand of hot buffalo sauce works best for your taste buds.

Buffalo chicken pasta is one of those meals that everyone is going to dig into and be amazed at how delicious it is. You can serve this with a big salad or a side of your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of shredded or cubed chicken.
• 1 box penne pasta (12 oz).
• 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese.
• ⅓-1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce (this is to taste if you prefer hotter or not).
• 1 package Ranch Seasoning Mix.
• ½ cup fat-free sour cream.
• 1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, divided.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pasta

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside.
• Spray a large casserole dish (9x13) with nonstick spray.
• Mix drained pasta with chicken, cream cheese, Frank's sauce, ranch mix, cream, and ½ cup cheese until well blended. Note: If it seems too dry, you may add a bit of water or chicken stock if desired.
• Pour into a dish and spread evenly.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted.

How Many WW Points are in Buffalo Chicken Pasta? 

You can verify your own unique PersonalPoints via the recipe in the WW app HERE.

• PersonalPoints: 7-10
• BLUE: 8
• GREEN: 8
• PURPLE: 8
• SmartPoints: 7
• Points Plus: 6

Yield: 8

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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This cheesy buffalo chicken pasta is a perfect weeknight meal with just enough heat to satisfy!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded or cubed chicken
• 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
• 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
• ⅓-1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce (this is to taste if you prefer hotter or not)
• 1 package Ranch Seasoning Mix
• ½ cup fat-free sour cream
• 1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside
3. Spray a large casserole dish (9x13) with nonstick spray
4. Mix drained pasta with chicken, cream cheese, Frank's sauce, ranch mix, sour cream, and ½ cup cheese until well blended. Note: If it seems too dry, you may add a bit of water or chicken stock if desired.
5. Pour into the dish and spread evenly.
6. Top with remaining cheese
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted.

Notes

You can verify your own unique PersonalPoints via the recipe in the WW app HERE.

• PersonalPoints: 7-10
• BLUE: 8
• GREEN: 8
• PURPLE: 8
• SmartPoints: 7
• Points Plus: 6

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1290mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 22g

Eating Pasta on Weight Watchers: 

Many people feel like you just can't enjoy pasta anymore when on Weight Watchers.  As you can see, that isn't true at all.

Weight Watchers promotes a diet that is high in nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, fruits, and lean protein sources.

However, there are no off-limits foods. That means you can feel free to eat pasta in moderation. In a recipe like this, adding in some protein like chicken makes it much easier to eat pasta without going overboard.

This buffalo chicken pasta is a perfect option for a family meal or a special treat to make you feel like you are really splurging.

While we list using fat-free options for the cheese and sour cream, you can use low fat or full fat. Just remember to recalculate the recipe to make sure you have the points correct!

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