Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect mix of spicy, creamy, and refreshing! Tender pasta, juicy chicken, and crisp veggies get tossed in a bold buffalo-ranch dressing for a dish that’s packed with flavor.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad, easy buffalo chicken pasta salad

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $14.59

Equipment

Large pot

Ingredients

Salad

1 (16-ounce) package rotini pasta or similar pasta
3 cups cooked chicken chopped small
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 stalk
1 red pepper chopped
3/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
1 cup grated carrot grate on large holes of cheese grater

Dressing

3/4 cup buffalo sauce see note 1
3/4 cup ranch dressing see note 2
1/4 cup mayo
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Whisk until combined. Place in the fridge to chill while preparing the rest of the salad.
Bring a large pot of 12 cups water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 1 tbsp salt, then pasta. Boil to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water (no longer than 20 seconds). Set aside to fully cool.
Place the cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the chicken and prepared veggies. Stir in the dressing to preference (I add it all!) and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

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Notes

Note 1: Frank’s® RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce is my favorite in this salad. Be sure to use the one labeled “buffalo,” not the cayenne pepper sauce!

Note 2: This ranch is my favorite in this recipe. Not into store-bought dressings? Try my favorite Ranch Dressing Recipe.

Storage: Best enjoyed the day it is made. For advance prep, store components separately and assemble before serving.

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