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Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Bake

Recipe by Matthew Bounds on InstagramAdded 2 April 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 35 to cook. A comforting and easy buffalo chicken Alfredo bake perfect for a weeknight dinner, featuring spicy buffalo chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F).

  2. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Penne is al dente before draining.

  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

  4. Add the buffalo wing sauce to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated.

  6. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, add half of the pasta mixture. Top with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the shredded parmesan cheese.

  7. Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining pasta mixture, then the remaining mozzarella cheese, and finally the remaining parmesan cheese.

  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Covered pasta layers heat through in the oven.

  9. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cheese is melted and bubbly after uncovering.

  10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  11. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Tips while you cook

Cook Pasta Al Dente
Follow the package directions and drain the penne before mixing with the sauce.
Layer Evenly
Add half the pasta mixture, then half the cheeses, and repeat.
Cover Then Uncover
Bake covered for 25 minutes, then remove foil for the final 10‑15 minutes to brown the cheese.
Rest Before Serving
Let the bake rest 5 minutes after removing from the oven.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken Alfredo, 10 ways

Ten creators posted their own. Most use chicken, garlic and parmesan cheese.

  1. Christopher Smith30 min12 ingr.Only this one uses pasta and chicken broth
  2. Matthew Bounds55 min9 ingr.Only this one uses rotisserie chicken, penne pasta and mozzarella cheese
  3. lifewithmarq30 min9 ingr.Only this one uses penne, fettuccine and heavy cream
  4. rileysstupidrecipes1 hr5 ingr.Only this one uses lower-calorie alfredo sauce
  5. cookingforgains50 min7 ingr.Only this one uses ground chicken, kinder's salt and bell pepper
  6. lindshampton1 hr14 ingr.Only this one uses cottage cheese and garlic and herb laughing cow cheese wedges
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