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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

A spicy and tangy pasta salad featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy buffalo sauce dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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 ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. 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 sliced green onions.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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