I have zero chill when it comes to food. So, there I was, my fridge staring back at me with the basics: chicken, cheese, and some tortellini that I swear was about to grow legs and walk out if I didn’t use it soon. Then it hit me. Why not throw a foodie party where buffalo wings, pizza, and pasta are all invited? Genius, right? Enter the Buffalo Chicken Pizza Tortellini – a dish that’s basically a hug for your taste buds.

You’re gonna need some tortellini, and not just a little - no, no - we’re going all in with 10 to 20 ounces of the cheesy goodness. Grab a large can of plum tomatoes (because we’re fancy like that), a chicken breast (the more local, the better – let’s keep it bougie), and a half stick of pepperoni because why the heck not? Don’t forget the buffalo sauce; we’re about to make this dish sing with a kick. And cheese? Oh, we’re talking a mountain of mozzarella and a hill of Parmesan. Throw in some garlic (powder and salt, because we’re not animals), herbs, and a few other bits and bobs, and we’re in business.

Here's how this madness went down: I basically gave that chicken a garlic salt and powder massage, then cooked it up with some EVOO and butter. Once it was done, I shredded it like my life depended on it and drowned it in buffalo sauce. The tortellini got a nice little spa bath in some boiling water, then joined the chicken party. The plum tomatoes got the hand-torn treatment – because we're all about that rustic life. Then, in went the Parmesan, more butter (because, why not?), and all the seasonings. Topped the whole thing with an obscene amount of mozzarella and pepperoni, gave it a nice olive oil and red pepper flake drizzle, and baked it until it was bubbling like a witch’s cauldron. The result? A dish so comforting, so delicious, it might just make you cry tears of joy. Or maybe that’s just the buffalo sauce kicking in. Either way, you’re welcome.