Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo chicken is a real winner at our house. I was craving the flavor but didn't want the mess of frying. This was a healthier and leaner method of enjoying the buffalo chicken taste without the frying.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta is very easy to prepare, received two thumbs up from the homegirlz and the leftovers were gone by the following day. Come along and give this easy mid-week meal a try!
Season about 1 to 1-1/4 lbs. chicken breast tenders liberally with salt and pepper or grill seasoning. Slice the chicken into hearty bite size pieces and brown in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat in one tablespoon of olive oil. Once chicken is browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat and saute 2 finely chopped shallots and 1 clove of minced garlic for about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire, 3 tablespoons of hot sauce (adjust measurement up or down according to your taste), and one 4 oz. can of tomato sauce.
Cook 1 lb. of penne rigate pasta to al-dente.
Add chicken back to skillet. Lower heat on sauce to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and more hot sauce.

Add cooked and drained pasta to sauce and to to coat.


Serve garnished with sharp cheddar cheese or crumbled bleu cheese (I don't to bleu cheese). I would have added chopped scallions, but I was out.

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35 comments:

  1. MietteMarch 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Mmmmh...

    Cheers,

    Miette

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  2. Donna-FFWMarch 10, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    My oh MY, what a perfect weeknight meal. My kids actually LOVE buffalo wings.. they would adore this. Esp with a salad with blue cheese dressing. PERFECT, thank you!!

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  3. CathyMarch 10, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    This looks SO great, and it's a flavor I just haven't cooked much for some reason (just don't think of it?) Thank you for reminding me how tasty buffalo chicken is! I heart easy, delicious weeknight meals!

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  4. SusanDMarch 10, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    YUMMMM! This looks and sounds fabulous. I bought chicken just last night and was looking for something a little different. I'm definitely making this. Thanks so much. Blessings, Susan

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  5. The Bramble PatchMarch 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I've never thought of that as a pasta dish!

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  6. MariaMarch 10, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    My hubby will love this, great pasta dish!

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  7. Carol MurdockMarch 10, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Katherine,
    This does sound both really tasty and simple to fix.
    xoxo,
    Carol
    Ps...yes Spring does make me feel entegetic!

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  8. vanillasugarblogMarch 10, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    I love buffalo chicken wraps with extra blue cheese, sooooo I know I'm going to love this one.

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  9. JenniferMarch 10, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    That is a great idea, I love Buffalo Chicken but dont like the idea of frying!

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  10. MarjieMarch 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I like chopping chicken into smaller pieces and cooking it faster. It seems to stay moister that way.

    And it was funny to see that you don't "do" bleu cheese. Here and I thought I was the only person who doesn't "do" some stuff!

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  11. ReeniMarch 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    This looks amazing, Katherine! Such a great play Buffalo Chicken. I love it!

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  12. DebbieMarch 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I am making this very soon!!! I love spicy and this looks great! Thank you Katherine!!!!!!!

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  13. PamMarch 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Oh my - now I have a very intense craving for pasta. Excellent recipe.

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  14. Mrs. G.March 10, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Delish!

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  15. La Bella CooksMarch 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I love the flavor of buffalo wings and all but I agree, the process if never a fun one. This is a perfect alternative and it looks delicious.

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  16. DewiMarch 10, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Sounds really yummy, I'd add more of that blue cheese, and I am sure if you add scallions it would be perfect.
    Cheers,
    elra

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  17. Joie de vivreMarch 10, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    This would hit the spot right about now.

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  18. The Blonde DuckMarch 10, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Brilliant. Positively brillant. Can I be a homegirl?

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  19. Nutritious is DeliciousMarch 10, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    HOLY YUM! (As Miss Veggie Girl would say!)

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  20. tamilynMarch 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    That sounds like a fun way to introduce a new flavor to the kids. Yah, I don't do blue either.

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  21. Peter MMarch 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    If you're going to do a "Buffalo" style dish, it's gotta have blue cheese.

    Imagine if someone in Buffalo made Gumbo without Andouille...oh the horror! lol

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  22. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    sounds absolutely amazing :D

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  23. Not Another OmnivoreMarch 10, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Great photos, and great weather we're having! Too bad I think it's going downhill tomorrow...

    NAOmni

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  24. LaurenMarch 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    nice! I've made buffalo chicken lasagna similar to this. Its pretty good!

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  25. AggieMarch 10, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Oh man! That is a must make! We love buffalo chicken (and pasta...!).

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  26. SelbaMarch 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Whoaaaa... this is a great pasta!

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  27. SelbaMarch 10, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Whoaaaa... this is a great pasta!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    This looks so good, I'm having a total craving now!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    This looks great! I'm going to print it! Thanks so much!
    ~Kim

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  30. Greg CMarch 11, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    Darn, my family won't eat anything hot or spicy but I would love it. Anything with the name buffalo in it is great I say.

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  31. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    This looks delicious and so simple to make. Thanks, I don't need to think about what to make for dinner tonight.

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  32. gigiMarch 11, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Sorry I missed this yesterday. But it sounds so quick and easy. This is one that can be whiped up fast. Love it!

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  33. PennyMarch 11, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Brilliant food pairing. Love your blog.

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  34. NKPMarch 11, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Mmm, combines two of my favourite things, buffalo chicken and pasta!

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  35. pamMarch 11, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Yummy! You should enter it for Presto Pasta Nights. Or wait, do something equally as fabulous next week and enter it when I'm hosting.

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Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy reading your comments.

Katherine