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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked pasta I love using rotini or penne
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Coat chicken thoroughly with buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
  4. Mix in pasta, celery, carrots, pepper, and optional cheddar.
  5. Add ranch or blue cheese dressing; mix to coat.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Top with green onions.
  8. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  9. Serve cold.

Notes

For an extra kick of heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the buffalo chicken mixture. This salad can be made ahead of time, just give it a good stir before serving. It's even better the next day after the flavors have had time to mix. Customize the veggies to your liking – add some corn, tomatoes, or even avocados!