Description
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the bold flavors of buffalo chicken with tender rotini pasta. This colorful salad features juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing that’s perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s guaranteed to become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup celery sticks, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Let rest before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. Add buffalo sauce and ranch dressing; stir gently to coat evenly.
- 4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 220g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg