Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish or casserole with non-stick food spray.

Step 2

Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions., then strain Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water and set aside.

Step 3

Stir the melted butter into the cracker crumbs and set aside.

Step 4

While the pasta is cooking, add the oil to a large pan over medium heat. When hot add the onion and cook until translucent (aproximately 5 minutes).

Step 5

Add the garlic, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant (another 1-2 minutes).

Step 6

Stir in the shredded chicken and hot sauce until the chicken is coated.

Step 7

Add the cream cheese and stir until it has fully melted.

Step 8

Sprinkle in the cheese and stir again until melted.

Step 9

Gently fold in the cooked pasta and stir just until combined. (Do not over stir the pasta or it may start to break down)

Step 10

Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the top of the pasta.

Step 11

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden in color and crisp.

Step 12

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly sliced green onions. Drizzle the top with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing if desired.