Effortless Buffalo Ranch Penne (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Chopped green onions, for topping
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
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115 grams shredded cheddar cheese
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240 millilitres heavy cream
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340 grams dry penne pasta
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720 millilitres chicken broth
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120 millilitres buffalo sauce
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1 packet (28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
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2 boneless chicken breasts, diced up
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# Instructions:
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Let things sit for a couple of minutes so the sauce thickens up a bit. Throw on those green onions and dish it out while hot. If you like it spicier, have extra buffalo sauce handy for anyone who wants more kick.
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Turn the heat super low. Slowly mix in cream, then toss in both cheeses by handfuls, stirring like crazy so it all melts into a silky sauce. Got too much liquid? Let it bubble for just a sec with the lid off. Too thick? Drop in a splash of cream or broth.
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Toss dry penne into your pot and make sure it’s under the liquid. Lid on, heat lower to medium-low. Stir every once in a while so nothing sticks and after 10–12 minutes, try a piece—it should be soft and most liquid should be gone. If it gets dry, pour in a bit more broth.
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Dump in the buffalo sauce and mix everything around. Next, add your chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to grab all those flavorful bits. Wait for it to start bubbling.
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Shake the ranch seasoning all over the chicken and mix it well so every piece gets coated. Let it cook for an extra minute—this helps soak up that ranch flavor.
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Drizzle olive oil into a big pot or deep pan and heat on medium. Toss in the diced chicken and stir here and there for about 5 or 6 minutes, right until it gets some color and is nearly done.
# Notes:
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Try throwing in 30 grams of blue cheese crumbles with your cheddar and Parm if you're chasing that classic buffalo chicken vibe.
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This pasta drinks up the sauce while it sits, so eat it quick if you want it nice and saucy.
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For a fun crunch, smash up 30 grams of corn or tortilla chips and sprinkle over the top just before serving.
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Pair this with a fresh salad or steamed veggies—keeps things balanced on your plate.