Description
Buffalo chicken pasta salad is a flavorful twist on traditional pasta salad, combining tender rotini with spicy shredded chicken enveloped in zesty buffalo sauce. Tossed with creamy ranch dressing and crunchy vegetables, this dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Whether served warm or chilled, each bite bursts with bold flavors and satisfying textures, making it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup celery sticks, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, combine the cooled pasta with shredded chicken and toss with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Mix in chopped celery, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the mixture and stir until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg