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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

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A quick and easy pasta salad combining shredded chicken, rotini, celery, and a creamy buffalo blue cheese dressing. Perfect for potlucks and BBQs, this dish balances spicy, creamy, and crunchy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 12 ounces)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain well in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buffalo wing sauce, white vinegar, and garlic powder. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Add crumbled blue cheese to the dressing. Using the back of a spoon or spatula, press and mix some of the cheese to create a creamy texture while keeping some chunks. Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, and sliced green onions if using.
  5. Add the cooled rotini pasta to the large bowl with chicken and veggies. Pour the creamy buffalo blue cheese dressing over the top. Toss gently with a large spoon or spatula until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the salad chill nicely. Before serving, give it a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Cook pasta al dente and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool. Blend blue cheese into dressing until creamy but keep some chunks for texture. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving. Add extra mayonnaise or milk if pasta absorbs too much dressing after chilling. Use rotisserie chicken for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days. For less spice, reduce buffalo sauce or mix with ranch dressing.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, pasta salad, blue cheese, creamy dressing, celery, quick recipe, potluck dish, easy dinner

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