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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

This cozy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is the ultimate Midwest-style comfort food. It’s creamy, spicy, protein-packed, and loaded with hidden veggies, all tossed together and baked to perfection. It’s an easy, family-friendly casserole that feels like a warm hug on a cold day (because sometimes only a casserole will do).
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Calories: 580kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • knife & cutting board
  • Sauce pot
  • electric hand mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz Barilla Protein+ Rotini
  • 1 block cream cheese softened 16oz
  • 1 cup whole milk plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 bag frozen riced cauliflower 10 oz
  • 16 oz shredded chicken
  • 1 cup franks red hot buffalo sauce plus more for topping
  • ¼ cup green onion diced
  • 1 package ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ cup shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Start by cooking the noodles according to package instructions minus 1-2 minutes so they’re al dente. Drain, but do not rinse!
    Fusilli noodles cooked in large sauce pot.
  • While the pasta cooks a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until whipped. Mix in the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix and buffalo sauce. Use the electric mixer or rubber spatula.
    cream cheese, cottage cheese and buffalo sauce in large glass mixing bowl.
  • Once mixed together, add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, frozen cauliflower rice, ranch seasoning mix, and green onions to the bowl. Stir until combined.
    buffalo chicken casserole ingredients mixed together in large glass mixing bowl.
  • Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray and transfer the pasta mixture into it. Top with shredded Colby Jack, cover with tinfoil. Bake for 22-25 minutes until you have golden brown melted cheese on top.
    buffalo chicken casserole ingredients in large oval baking dish topped with shredded cheddar.
  • Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of buffalo sauce! Enjoy!!

Notes

Store covered with foil or in individual containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1365mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g