How to Make Lower-Calorie Buffalo Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthier alternative to the classic buffalo chicken pasta? Look no further, because we have the perfect recipe for you! This Lower-Calorie Buffalo Chicken Pasta is just as delicious and satisfying as the original, but with fewer calories and less guilt. It's the perfect meal for those who love the bold flavors of buffalo chicken but want to keep their calorie intake in check.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine milk, blue cheese, and cream cheese in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta into a colander; reserve about 1/4 cup cooking liquid and pour into the sauce. Add Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper and stir until smooth. Mix in the pasta and chicken and heat until chicken is warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 596mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 289mg