Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
A flavorful and satisfying Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad recipe that combines the zesty kick of buffalo sauce with creamy ranch dressing, tender chicken thighs, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Pasta:
Chicken:
- 1.5lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup green onion
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp buffalo sauce (2 tbsp for sauce and 2 for coating on chicken thighs)
- 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Chicken Brine:
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 16oz water
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- Prepare Chicken Brine: Heat 1/4 cup water with salt and sugar. Add remaining water to make 16oz. Cool, then add dill and garlic. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Cook Pasta: Cook according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Make Buffalo Dressing: Combine ranch dressing, 2 tbsp buffalo sauce, greek yogurt, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and cook in skillet until 165°F. Let cool, then coat with buffalo sauce.
- Assemble Salad: Mix pasta, celery, carrots, green onion, and dressing. Top with chicken.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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