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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

A zesty, creamy pasta salad loaded with spicy buffalo chicken and crunchy veggies, ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Pasta, Quick Meals, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
For the Salad
  • 2 cups rotini pasta uncooked
  • 1 large chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 4 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and crumbled blue cheese. Adjust spiciness by adding more hot sauce, if desired, then set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rotini, shredded chicken, sliced celery, and shredded carrots. Toss to mix.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Divide the salad among bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute regular rotini with your favorite gluten-free pasta. You can replace blue cheese with shredded or crumbled mozzarella for a milder flavor. To make ahead, cook the pasta and chop all ingredients, then refrigerate. Combine with dressing just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; stir well before serving. Do not freeze.

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