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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe features chicken, crispy bacon, rotini pasta, creamy buffalo ranch dressing, and blue cheese crumbles.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 1 pound bacon
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • ⅓ cup celery, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 3 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Dressing

  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce

Instructions

  1. Boil the rotini pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Lightly drizzle the chicken breasts with avocado oil, then season evenly with the poultry seasoning.
  3. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, flipping every 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces.
  5. Assemble the pasta salad in a large bowl with the rotini pasta, chopped chicken, bacon, celery, shredded carrots, and green onions.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce until fully combined.
  7. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and additional green onions. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American