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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

A spicy and creamy pasta salad featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty buffalo sauce dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

Prepare Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, diced celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
Make Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and olive oil until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other ingredients like corn or black beans for extra flavor and texture.

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