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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad: A Spicy Creamy Delight

This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad combines spicy buffalo wing sauce and creamy blue cheese dressing for a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Corn or gluten-free pasta also works.
For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Breast A rotisserie chicken is a time-saving option.
For the Spice
  • 1/2 cup Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust to your tolerance or swap with BBQ sauce.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Celery (diced) Can substitute green peppers.
  • 1 cup Carrots (shredded) Consider shredded zucchini for a lighter touch.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced) Any sweet pepper variety can replace it.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion (diced) Green onions make a great substitute.
For the Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing Ranch dressing is an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese Feta cheese can be used instead.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Basil or cilantro can also be added.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Toss the shredded chicken with hot buffalo wing sauce until coated and let absorb for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine the Veggies: Add diced celery, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, and red onion to the buffalo chicken. Stir together gently.
  4. Combine Pasta and Dressing: Fold the cooled rotini pasta into the chicken and vegetables. Drizzle blue cheese dressing over and toss until combined.
  5. Add Cheese and Herbs: Fold in crumbled blue cheese and chopped parsley gently.
  6. Season and Chill: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Stir the chilled salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with additional blue cheese or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly chilled for best enjoyment. Adjust buffalo sauce according to spice preference.

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