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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist for All Occasions

This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad combines creamy blue cheese and buffalo sauce for a quick, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz Uncooked Pasta Use your favorite pasta shape
  • 2 cups Precooked Chicken Rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 1 cup Chopped Carrots Can substitute with bell peppers or cucumbers
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery Provides freshness and texture
  • ½ cup Crumbled Blue Cheese Swap with feta cheese for a different flavor
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Frank’s Hot Sauce Essential for classic buffalo flavor
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Use good quality for best results
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances savory note
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Adds depth and sweetness
  • 1 tsp Celery Salt Rounds out the seasoning

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine hot sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whisk in garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, blue cheese, carrots, and celery. Toss until evenly distributed.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients. Add more olive oil or hot sauce if needed for desired consistency.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add more dressing before serving if needed.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding ranch seasoning to the dressing for extra flavor. This salad can be made a day in advance, and flavors deepen overnight.

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