Lower-Calorie Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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Creamy pasta loaded with the ingredients for traditional Buffalo chicken but made with fat-free milk and reduced fat cream cheese. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro, if desired.

Submitted by Angelahk
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
12g Fat
38g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 596mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 289mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.