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Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken tossed with spaghetti for a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz spaghetti
  • 3 cups cooked chicken chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 8-oz package cream cheese can use light
  • Frank's hot sauce 1/3 to 1/2 cup, more or less to taste
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing
  • green onions for serving, sliced
  • cheddar cheese additional for serving or topping

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, cream cheese, hot sauce (start with 1/3 cup), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, and Ranch dressing.
  3. Stir frequently until the cream cheese and cheddar have fully melted and the sauce is smooth and warm, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to heat the chicken through and coat evenly; taste and adjust hot sauce as desired.
  5. Toss the drained spaghetti with the buffalo chicken sauce until well combined.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with sliced green onions and additional cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust hot sauce to control spiciness.
  • Light cream cheese can be substituted.
  • Reserve extra cheddar for topping.