Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Zesty Antelope

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

64Min
8Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
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Equipment

mixing bowl
frying pan
large pot
stove
colander
chef's knife
cutting board
whisk
mixing spoon
tongs
serving plate

Ingredients

Chicken

chicken breasts (shredded)

680 g

olive oil

30 ml

ranch seasoning

10 g

smoked paprika

4 g

chicken bouillon

4 g

black pepper

2 g

Vegetables

celery stalks (diced)

6 pcs

red onion (diced)

0.5 pcs

green onions (sliced)

1 bunch

parsley (chopped)

15 g

Cheese

cheddar cheese (shredded)

170 g

Pasta

farfalle pasta (cooked)

450 g

Dressing

Greek yogurt

240 ml

mayonnaise

120 ml

buffalo sauce

120 ml

ranch seasoning

30 g

salt

3 g

black pepper

2 g

garlic powder

3 g

onion powder

2 g

Instructions

1

Season the chicken

Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and season with ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, chicken bouillon, and black pepper.

5 min
2

Cook the chicken

Cook seasoned chicken breasts in a pan until fully cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

20 minMedium heattimer 20 min
Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 75°C
3

Shred the chicken

Let chicken cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.

5 min
4

Cook the pasta

Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

12 minHigh heattimer 12 min
Rinsing stops the cooking process and removes excess starch
5

Prepare vegetables

Dice celery and red onion, slice green onions, and chop parsley.

10 min
6

Make the dressing

Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

5 min
Adjust buffalo sauce amount for desired heat level
7

Assemble the salad

Combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, diced vegetables, and half of the shredded cheddar in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss until everything is well coated.

5 min
Save some cheese for topping when serving
8

Finish and serve

Top with remaining cheddar cheese and extra green onions. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Not required - serve cold

Best served within 24 hours. Stir before serving as dressing may settle.

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