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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is creamy, spicy, and loaded with chicken, pasta, veggies, and tangy buffalo dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • For the Buffalo Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
  2. Transfer the cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, celery, green onions, and crumbled blue cheese. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the buffalo sauce if you want more heat.
  4. Pour the buffalo dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly until all the pasta and ingredients are fully coated in the creamy dressing.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors blend together perfectly.
  6. Before serving, stir the pasta salad gently and garnish with extra green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Rinse the pasta well so it cools quickly and stays firm.
  • Rotisserie chicken works great for easy preparation.
  • Add more buffalo sauce for extra spice.
  • Chill the salad before serving for the best flavor.
  • Use freshly chopped celery for added crunch.
  • Blue cheese adds classic buffalo flavor but can be replaced with cheddar if preferred.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.