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Buffalo Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo is made with chicken tenders that are lightly pan-fried and then served with fettuccine in a light alfredo sauce

that has been infused with buffalo sauce! This fast and simple pasta dish

brings dinner to the table in under 30 minutes!

Chicken fettuccine alfredo like you've never tasted! Pasta noodles are coated with a light and creamy buffalo flavored alfredo sauce then topped with seasoned baked chicken!


Ah the school bus, there’s nothing quite like it is there? Inside there are dozens of kids bouncing around trying to talk above the din of the giant engine and over-sized wheels. I know some kids love the bus. They see it as an opportunity to catch up with their friends, it is their time to be social. Some kids sit quietly in a tired daze, just waiting for the moment they can hop off the bus. And then there are some kids who see the bus as their chance to let loose and go totally wild.

Chicken fettuccine alfredo like you've never tasted! Pasta noodles are coated with a light and creamy buffalo flavored alfredo sauce then topped with seasoned baked chicken

What is it about the bus that creates a free for all feeling for some kids? Is it because the one adult on the bus (the driver) is sitting so far up front and is too busy driving to notice all that is happening behind her? Is it the fact that no one is strapped into those dismally colored vinyl seats? Is it the mix of ages that lends to total chaos and disarray?

Chicken fettuccine alfredo like you've never tasted! Pasta noodles are coated with a light and creamy buffalo flavored alfredo sauce then topped with seasoned baked chicken

I only rode the school bus for a few years. Since I could walk to my elementary school, I didn’t need a bus until I was in the 7th grade. My bus driver was known as JimBob. I’m not sure if he was given that name by the students or if that was his actual name. We only had him for half a year. I believe, like me, he was scared to death of that drive! I vividly remember sitting in the safest spot-up front because the kids in the back were a force to be reckoned with! They would whip pennies at the kids in the front, which is why I sat in a hunched position at all times. Some kids thought it was hilarious to spit out the window knowing their spit would catch the person in back of them in the face. Insults and jabs flew as quickly as those pennies. I remember on the first frosty day, my best friend wore her new Cabbage Patch ear muffs, but quickly took them off and hid them once the big kids in the back caught a glimpse of those. She never wore them again. By the middle of the year, we had a new bus driver. She was a bit more feisty than JimBob. Frequently, we’d arrive at our bus stop late because she had to pull over until the entire bus was still and quiet. That could take quiet some time. I took to packing snacks just in case it was a long day. The bus ride during 7th grade was a true nightmare. I am happy to report that by 8th grade all was well. I was one of those kids who enjoyed the bus ride as I got to sit with my friends from my neighborhood who I didn’t get to see during the school day. The kids were calmer, pennies and spit were never seen.

Chicken fettuccine alfredo like you've never tasted! Pasta noodles are coated with a light and creamy buffalo flavored alfredo sauce then topped with seasoned baked chicken

Thankfully my kids have not experienced that kind of raucous behavior on their school bus. It is loud, and bumpy and there are one or two kids who use unsavory language. But that is it. Whew! I suppose in a way, I see riding the bus as a rite of passage. If you can survive the bus, you can survive anything!

I think we are all dreading the sound of the Big Yellow. It’s not just because of the kids on the bus. It’s because it’s symbolic of how our lives are going to change very quickly. We will have homework and assemblies. Orchestra practice early in the morning and sports right after school. Our lives will be insanely busy before we know it. That is why I’m stocking up on my quick dinner ideas. We’ll be needing them! Pasta is a staple in our house, but we get tired of eating it with tomato sauce. Since I am the world’s biggest Buffalo sauce fan, I combined Buffalo sauce with a light alfredo sauce. Because the sauce was creamy, the kick from the Buffalo sauce was toned down, making this family friendly. I served chicken tenders on the side, because I knew they’d cook up quickly! This Buffalo chicken fettuccine alfredo is the perfect meal to serve to your family when you need something quick, but you don’t want to sacrifice flavor!

Yield: 8

Buffalo Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

Chicken fettuccine alfredo like you've never tasted! Pasta noodles are coated with a light and creamy buffalo flavored alfredo sauce then topped with seasoned baked chicken!

Buffalo Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo is made with chicken tenders that are lightly pan-fried and then served with fettuccine in a light alfredo sauce that has been infused with buffalo sauce!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1lb chicken tenders
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 oz Mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (I used Franks Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, combine egg and milk in a bowl. Add breadcrumbs to a separate bowl. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in egg mixture, followed by bread crumbs. Cook in skillet until evenly browned, about 6-8 minute per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Set chicken aside and keep warm.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, slowly pour in half and half and stir in mascarpone cheese until it is fully incorporated. Whisk in Parmesan cheese and buffalo wing sauce. Let the sauce cook for 1 minute to thicken.
  4. When pasta is ready, drain and combine with Buffalo sauce. Serve with chicken tenders.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 540Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 88mgSodium 1289mgCarbohydrates 51gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 22g

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© Tanya Schroeder
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Pasta

Chicken fettuccine alfredo like you've never tasted! Pasta noodles are coated with a light and creamy buffalo flavored alfredo sauce then topped with seasoned baked chicken

Chicken with Buffalo Fettucine Alfredo

Original post April 2013

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Tanya Schroeder

About Tanya Schroeder

Tanya is a full time wife and mom, a part time chef/baker, and a wanna be photographer! Tanya believes every once in a while, dessert should be eaten first! Hope you like what you see!

Comments

  1. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says

    Oh my goodness, I would have been scared to death to ride that 7th grade bus! You know what doesn’t scare me? This dish! Chicken and the buffalo flavors are so great together, and we love pasta here. Going to need to make this soon!

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  2. Julie (@JuliesEatsTreat) says

    Ahh the bus is such a scary place! I was never tortured but I’ve heard of those stories! YAY for quick and easy pasta recipes. Always yummy!

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  3. Christine Pittman (@CookTheStory) says

    I have very torn memories about my long bus ride as a kid too. I met my best friends to this day on that bus. But there was a lot of turmoil, mean kids, all kinds of stuff too. This buffalo pasta looks so tasty. Love the idea!

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  5. Camille says

    You had me at buffalo! I love the use of the buffalo sauce in pasta – great idea. And quick and easy, which is a bonus.

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  6. missinformationblog says

    OH I love buffalo anything, but I really love the story! Thanks so much for such a great recipe!

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  7. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    Aaaahh! I totally had Cabbage Patch Earmuffs!!! Anyways, buffalo, all things buffalo are awesome and this sounds sooo good!

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  10. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

    What a great idea! I love anything with buffalo sauce so I totally need to try this. My hubbie would love it! 🙂 Pinning.

    Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats

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  13. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    I never had to ride the school bus, except for field trips – and I hated every minute! I love this dinner idea. Anything with alfredo calls my name!

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  14. Kari V. @ Sunshine In My Pocket says

    This looks amazing! My son is going to love it…I am for sure giving this a try this week. 🙂

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  15. ChgoJohn says

    Living less than a block from my grammar school, I never got the chance to ride a school bus. Even if we had lived further away, there were no buses to ferry us. It would have meant a longer walk. Judging by your experiences, I’m kinda glad I missed out. Mixing Buffalo sauce with mascarpone and parmesan cheeses is a great idea to dress a dish of pasta. I need to try this. Thanks, Tanya, for sharing your recipe.

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  17. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    First of all Buffalo Fettuccine is like the smartest thing ever. And second– I feel bad for bus drivers. I can’t even handle driving with my own 2 kids for more than a few minutes. The exception here is the elementary school bus drivers because the little kids here get in trouble for EVERYTHING on the bus. They are not allowed to talk. Or read. What is that all about? I have a little talker but he will be quiet if he has a book. So basically we are in trouble all the time.

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  19. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    I am a seasoned bus rider, too! I actually rode it into high school…..but for the most part it was much calmer than your penny-flinging, spit-flying ride! My kids now have assigned seats on theirs….smart!! This is a great dinner idea! Love the buffalo alfredo….genius!

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  21. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    Yum! This looks like a wonderful weeknight meal! I think my family would love it! Great with chicken too:) This will definitely be on my September meal plan!

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  22. Kathy says

    Hi Tanya, what a creative combination. I never would have thought to combine Alfredo sauce and buffalo sauce. This is right up my alley. Can’t wait to try.
    I’m just getting started in the blogging world…..one week old. Hope you’ll stop by and say Hi @ Melding Magic.

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