Lightened-Up Buffalo Chicken Rigatoni
Lightened-Up Buffalo Chicken Rigatoni brings creamy heat and tang together in a lighter package, using reduced-fat dairy without losing richness. Tender pasta and juicy chicken absorb the Buffalo sauce, while blue cheese adds a cool, sharp finish. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual game-day gatherings when you want bold flavor with a gentler calorie load.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine milk, blue cheese, and cream cheese in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the cheeses melt, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Drain the pasta into a colander; reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking water and add it to the sauce. Add Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, and stir until smooth. Stir in the pasta and chicken and cook until the chicken is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 196.03 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.73 g Good Source
- Carbs 6.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.48 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 90.95 mg High
- Sodium 846.93 mg High
- Fiber 0.27 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.45 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 252.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 82.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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