Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over bite-sized chicken breast pieces. Sprinkle in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss together until chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken. Sear for 6-8 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt unsalted butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then, pour in buffalo wing sauce and optional honey, stirring to combine.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce, and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain while reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a separate saucepan, melt more unsalted butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually add milk until the mixture thickens, then stir in cheddar cheese.
- Toss the drained rotini pasta in the cheese sauce, fold in blue cheese crumbles, mixing gently.
- Plate the cheesy rotini pasta, top with Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites, drizzle extra sauce if desired, and garnish with parsley and celery sticks.
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Notes
Perfectly cooked chicken and al dente pasta are essential for this dish. Make ahead for a stress-free meal.
