**Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake**

This image shows a hearty and comforting dish that appears to be **Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake**. This dish combines the flavors of buffalo chicken wings with creamy pasta, making it a perfect meal for a cozy dinner. Here’s how you can make it:

 Ingredients:

– **Penne pasta**: 12 oz (340g)
– **Cooked chicken**: 3 cups, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
– **Buffalo sauce**: 1 cup (240ml)
– **Cream cheese**: 8 oz (225g), softened
– **Ranch or blue cheese dressing**: 1/2 cup (120ml)
– **Shredded cheddar cheese**: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
– **Mozzarella cheese**: 1 cup (100g), shredded
– **Blue cheese crumbles**: 1/4 cup (optional)
– **Green onions**: 2-3, sliced
– **Salt and pepper**: to taste
– **Butter**: 1 tablespoon (optional, for extra richness)

 Instructions:

1. **Cook the Pasta:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. **Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
– Stir in the ranch or blue cheese dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. **Combine the Pasta and Sauce:**
– Add the cooked pasta to the buffalo chicken mixture and toss to combine. Make sure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

4. **Assemble the Pasta Bake:**
– Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish.
– Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
– If using, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the cheese layer.

5. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.

6. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Remove the pasta bake from the oven and let it cool slightly.
– Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

7. **Optional:**
– For an extra kick, you can drizzle more buffalo sauce over the top before serving.
– If you want a richer dish, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and stir it into the buffalo chicken mixture before baking.

This **Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake** is perfect for a weeknight dinner, game day, or any time you’re craving something cheesy and flavorful. Enjoy it with a side salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal! If you need more recipes or have any questions, feel free to ask.