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Buffalo Chicken Style Pasta Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Style Pasta Salad

Rahat
This Buffalo Chicken Style Pasta Salad is a bold, zesty twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—pair it with a side salad or enjoy it as a hearty main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups shredded chicken I use a rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • ⅓ cup chopped red pepper
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add chicken breast and red pepper and stir to combine.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper to make a sauce.
  • Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Stir in mozzarella cheese (it is best to add this while the pasta is still warm so that the cheese mostly melts).
  • Top with chives and serve*

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 755mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Buffalo chicken, creamy dressing, party dish, pasta salad, spicy recipe
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