Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser that combines tender rotini pasta with spicy buffalo chicken, crunchy celery, and creamy ranch dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a satisfying lunch any day of the week. With its eye-catching colors and zesty flavor, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- If using raw chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Shred or dice once cooled.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until well coated.
- Add chopped celery and sliced green onions; mix well.
- Gently fold in the cooled rotini pasta until evenly combined.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with crumbled blue cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience. - Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition. - Adjust spice level by using milder or hotter buffalo sauce.