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🔥🍝 Buffalo Chicken Alfredo

Buffalo Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, spicy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and bold buffalo flavor. Classic comfort food meets game-day heat in this easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd.
Course dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian-American
Keyword buffalo chicken alfredo, buffalo chicken pasta, buffalo sauce recipes, chicken alfredo with buffalo sauce, comfort food pasta, creamy buffalo pasta, creamy chicken pasta, easy weeknight dinner, spicy alfredo pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 700kcal
Cost $16 for entire recipe

Equipment

  • Large pot (for cooking pasta)
  • colander
  • Large skillet or sautĂ© pan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

Pasta & Chicken

  • 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or rotini
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced or cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika optional

Buffalo Alfredo Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • Âľ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼–⅓ cup buffalo sauce to taste
  • ÂĽ cup cream cheese softened (optional, extra creamy)
  • Salt to taste

Optional Toppings

  • Crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella
  • Chopped green onions or parsley
  • Extra buffalo sauce drizzle

Instructions

Cook the pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

Cook the chicken

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Cook for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.

Make the Alfredo base

  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sautĂ© for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Build the sauce

  • Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese (if using). Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Add buffalo flavor

  • Stir in buffalo sauce, tasting and adjusting heat level as desired. Season lightly with salt.

Combine everything

  • Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss until fully coated and creamy.

Serve

  • Top with cheese, herbs, or an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat: Buffalo sauce brands vary in spice level. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.
  • Sauce thickness: If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of pasta cooking water or extra cream.
  • Cheese matters: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce—pre-shredded can cause graininess.
  • Make it extra creamy: Adding cream cheese creates a thicker, richer sauce with a mild tang.
  • Protein options: Rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken thighs work well and save time.
  • Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to prevent the sauce from separating.