Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti

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Creamy and cheesy Buffalo-flavored chicken baked ziti!

Submitted by arkitektoo
Published on June 5, 2017
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 12 ounces ziti pasta

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® Red Hot)

  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

  • ¾ pound cooked, shredded chicken breast meat

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

  3. While the ziti is cooking, melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add flour and whisk to combine; cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and whisk until no clumps remain; bring to a simmer. Be careful not to curdle the cream--adjust temperature if necessary; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  4. Add cream cheese; break up with a wooden spoon until combined and melted. Stir in Buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning until combined.

  5. Drain ziti and add to the skillet with shredded chicken; stir until coated. Top with Cheddar cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

632 Calories
42g Fat
39g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 632
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 53%
Saturated Fat 25g 126%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 697mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 184mg 14%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 305mg 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.