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, diced; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup ranch dressing; 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce; 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A creamy and zesty pasta salad that brings all the bold flavors of buffalo wings to your dinner table.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

This buffalo chicken pasta salad is a total lifesaver on busy weeknights. It combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, and crisp veggies in a tangy buffalo ranch sauce that everyone seems to go crazy for.

I love serving this for potlucks because it holds up so well in the fridge. My best tip is to stir in a little extra sauce right before serving if it looks like the pasta soaked up too much liquid while chilling.

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

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 drain well.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and the buffalo wing sauce until smooth.
4
Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, diced celery, bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl with the sauce.
5
Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.
6
Gently fold in the blue cheese crumbles and top with the sliced green onions before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can swap the blue cheese for feta if you prefer a milder flavor. This dish is perfect to make ahead for a quick lunch the next day.

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