Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for gatherings and meal prep. It combines tender rotini pasta with spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and fresh vegetables, creating a deliciously tangy and satisfying salad that’s easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pasta and Protein
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
Vegetables
- 0.5 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.75 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated carrot
Dressing
- 0.75 cup buffalo sauce
- 0.75 cup ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Prepare Vegetables and Chicken: While the pasta is cooling, chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the celery and green onions, chop the red bell pepper, and grate the carrots.
- Make Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, and all the prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, add more buffalo sauce or include some chopped jalapeños.
- You can substitute rotini with other pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
- Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
- Make sure to rinse the pasta under cold water thoroughly to stop the cooking process and keep the salad cool.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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