Cheesy Skillet Dream (Printable Recipe)

One-skillet chicken and pasta in a creamy buffalo cheese sauce ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

02 - 1 pound cooked shredded chicken

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

04 - Salt, to taste

05 - Black pepper, to taste

06 - 1 cup chicken broth

07 - 1 cup heavy cream

08 - 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

09 - 8 ounces uncooked pasta (rotini, penne, or cavatappi)

10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish

01 - Warm olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

02 - Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 2–3 minutes until warmed and fragrant.

03 - Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, buffalo sauce, and uncooked pasta. Stir to distribute evenly.

04 - Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

05 - Lower heat and add cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Stir until melted and sauce coats pasta and chicken.

06 - Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed, depending on buffalo sauce strength.

07 - Top with green onions or parsley. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

01 - Leftovers keep in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth or milk to loosen sauce.

02 - Let cream cheese soften before use to avoid lumps in the sauce.

03 - Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest melt and texture.