Description
This savory cold pasta salad perfectly combines tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch dressing. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that balances heat with cooling notes, making it an excellent choice for a satisfying lunch or a simple family dinner. Because it holds up exceptionally well in the refrigerator, it is the perfect meal-prep companion for busy schedules, offering bold American flavors in every refreshing bite.
Ingredients
16 oz Rotini Pasta
2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
1/2 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce
1 cup Ranch Dressing
2 stalks Celery, finely diced
1/4 cup Red Onion, finely minced
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Whisk the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
Add the shredded chicken to the dressing mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Fold in the cooled pasta and diced vegetables into the bowl with the chicken.
Top with blue cheese crumbles and serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
Rinse pasta under cold water to prevent sticking while cooling. Substitute blue cheese with feta if preferred. Ideally, use room temperature chicken to prevent fats in the dressing from solidifying.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg