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A photo of a white ceramic bowl filled with buffalo chicken pasta salad on a marble kitchen counter. The salad is topped with crumbled blue cheese, chopped parsley, and an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce. There's a fork and a napkin beside the bowl. Celery sticks are placed on the side.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

This buffalo chicken pasta salad combines spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, tender chicken, and crunchy vegetables in a chilled, flavor-packed dish. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or lunch prep, it's bold, easy, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot For cooking pasta
  • Mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • Spatula or Spoon For tossing the salad

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rotini pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or grilled
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce use your favorite brand
  • ½ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbled, optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, mix buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until smooth.
  • Add the chicken, celery, and red onion. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
  • Stir in the cooled pasta and mix until everything is combined.
  • Fold in shredded cheddar and blue cheese. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a splash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for a wheat-free version.
  • Let it chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Keyword buffalo chicken pasta salad, potluck pasta salad, spicy pasta salad
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