Description
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of spicy buffalo chicken with cool ranch dressing, perfect for a summer meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta (cooled)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Coat Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the buffalo wing sauce and stir until well coated.
- Mix Salad: Add the cooked pasta, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and cheddar cheese.
- Add Dressing: Pour in the ranch dressing and mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Season and Chill: Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, top with blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier version, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
