Description
A zesty and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad that combines tender pasta with tangy buffalo sauce, creamy Greek yogurt, and crunchy veggies. Perfect for a quick meal or to impress at a picnic or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Pasta:
Chicken:
Sauce:
Dressing:
Veggies:
Cheese (optional):
Seasoning:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, mix buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt or ranch dressing until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, celery, carrots, onion, and cheese if using. Mix well.
- Toss with Pasta: Add cooled pasta to the bowl and mix until everything is coated.
- Season and Chill: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling pasta)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
