Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti

INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups of penne noodles 
• 2 tablespoons of light butter
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of low-fat milk
• 6 oz of fat-free cream cheese, room temperature 
• 1/4 cup Franks Original Buffalo Wing Sauce
• 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning (dry) 
• 4 oz of Rotisserie Chicken
• chives for garnish
• 1/2 cup of low-fat Colby jack cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
• Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook 1 minute. Next, add milk and whisk until combined and no clumps remain. Simmer until thickened, 2 minutes.
• Add cream cheese and break up with a wooden spoon until melted and combined. Add Frank’s and ranch seasoning and stir until combined.
• Add chicken, chives, and cooked ziti to skillet and stir until pasta is completely coated. Top with a layer of Colby jack cheese and bake until melted and golden, 15 minutes.
• Garnish with chives and serve.
• Makes 8 servings, serving size: 1 cup.