Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
This buffalo chicken pasta salad is a creamy, flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, pasta, and crunchy celery, all tossed in a tangy buffalo ranch dressing. It’s easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and great for everything from light lunches to BBQs and gatherings.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce until well combined.
- In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, celery, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour the buffalo ranch dressing over the top and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes if you’d like it chilled before serving, then enjoy.