Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini pasta; 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 cup ranch dressing; 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

This zesty pasta salad brings all the bold flavors of buffalo wings together in one creamy and satisfying bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a dish that combines the comfort of pasta with the spicy kick of buffalo sauce. My family loves this meal because it is filling enough for dinner but light enough to take along to a summer picnic or a potluck.

My best tip is to cook your pasta just until it is al dente so it holds its shape perfectly when you toss it with the dressing and crunchy vegetables. If you have any extra cooked chicken on hand, this recipe comes together in a flash.

🧺 Ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to the package directions until al dente.
2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, then let it drain well.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and the buffalo wing sauce until smooth.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, celery, and red onion.
5
Pour the buffalo ranch dressing over the pasta mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
6
Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes if you prefer to serve the salad chilled.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If the pasta absorbs the dressing over time, you can stir in a small spoonful of fresh ranch before serving to freshen it up.

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