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A close-up shot of rotini pasta coated in thick orange buffalo ranch sauce with shredded chicken and melted mozzarella. (Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake)

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake: The Ultimate Creamy and Zesty Casserole

A creamy, zesty Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake featuring rotini pasta, succulent shredded chicken, and a bubbly toasted mozzarella-cheddar crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners and topped with a signature buffalo-ranch zigzag drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 585
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta Ingredients
  • 16 oz Rotini Pasta 454g, cooked al dente
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Breast 450g, cooked
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese 115g, softened
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo Sauce 180ml, plus extra for drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing 120ml, plus extra for drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 120ml
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese 225g, shredded
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese 115g, shredded
  • 3 Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes 1g

Equipment

  • 1 White Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dish 9x13 inch
  • 1 Large Stockpot For boiling pasta
  • 1 High-sided Skillet For making the sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil rotini in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside without rinsing.
  2. Whisk cream cheese, heavy cream, ranch, and buffalo sauce in a skillet over medium heat until a smooth, orange-hued emulsion forms.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Fold shredded chicken and cooked rotini into the sauce until every spiral is succulently coated.
  2. Transfer to a white ceramic dish and top with mozzarella and cheddar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then broil until golden-brown toasted bubbles appear.
  3. Apply a decorative zigzag drizzle of buffalo sauce and ranch. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and parsley flakes.

Notes

Shred your own cheese for the best melt.
Ensure the cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps.