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Ultra close up macro shot of medium pasta shells and tender chicken bites coated in glossy velvety orange buffalo cheddar cream sauce with green onions

One-Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken and Shells Pasta

Tender pasta shells and juicy seared chicken bites cooked together in a single pot with a bold, velvety cheddar cream sauce infused with tangy buffalo hot sauce and garden green onions in just 25 minutes. 100% Halal wholesome weeknight comfort!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoned Chicken Bites
  • 1.25 lbs Halal chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the One-Pot Shells & Velvety Buffalo Sauce
  • 10 oz medium pasta shells
  • 2.5 cups Halal chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 stalks green onions

Method
 

Sear the Seasoned Chicken Bites
  1. Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a deep 12-inch nonstick or enameled skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a plate.
Cook Pasta Shells in Broth
  1. In the same hot skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté the white parts of sliced green onions for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in Halal chicken broth, whole milk, buffalo sauce, and uncooked pasta shells. Stir well to submerge pasta in liquid.
  3. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a tight lid, and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes, stirring twice, until shells are al dente and most liquid has absorbed into a glossy starch reduction.
Melt Cheese & Assemble
  1. Remove the lid and turn heat to low. Stir in cubed cream cheese until completely melted and smooth.
  2. Add freshly grated sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese by handfuls, stirring continuously until a luxurious, velvety orange sauce forms.
  3. Fold in seared chicken bites and resting pan juices. Simmer for 1 minute until piping hot. Garnish with sliced green onion tops and a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 2.6mg

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