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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    Published: Jun 11, 2023 Last updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    The flavor of this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is completely and totally addicting! The tang and bite of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce comes through with the tender pasta and is a zesty twist on a classic side dish. And, it's the perfect solution for using up leftover chicken. Enjoy a refreshing combination of flavors and textures in this cold salad recipe
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
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    One of my favorite potluck recipes is this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad. The tang and bite of Frank's Red Hot Sauce come through with the tender pasta and its the perfect side dish for memorial day,  July 4th, or your next summer cookout.

    Overhead image of a bowl of Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Buffalo Flavor Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Leftover repurposing: It's a perfect way to use leftover rotisserie chicken!

    Easy recipe: this easy pasta salad recipe is perfect for your next summer cookout and on game day!

    ​Buffalo flavor: fans of buffalo wings will love the buffalo flavors.

    🥘 Ingredients

     Spiral pasta (aka Rotini): I like to use the spiral pasta because it catches the flavors in the spirals.

    Celery

    Green onions

    Roasted red pepper

    Cooked chicken: this is a good recipe to use up any chicken leftovers you may have.

    Mayonnaise

    Frank's Red Hot Sauce: Frank's is my preferred brand, but feel free to use your own favorite spicy sauce here.

    Worcestershire Sauce

    Roasted Red Pepper Brine (the juice the peppers are in)

    Blue cheese crumbles: I love blue cheese sauce with my hot wings, especially the chunky type. 

    🔪 Instructions

    1. In a large pot, over medium-high heat, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to allow to come to room temperature.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce Worcestershire sauce, roasted red pepper brine, and blue cheese crumbles.
    3. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, celery, onion, roasted red pepper, and chicken in.
    4. Pour the salad dressing over top of the pasta mixture and stir to combine. 
    5. Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. 
    Side view of a bowl of pasta salad.

    🥄 Equipment

    Large pot

    Colander

    Large bowl

    Small bowl

    Wooden spoon

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store leftover buffalo pasta salad in an airtight container up to 4 days.

    Freezing is not recommended.

    📖 Variations

    • Red onion can be substituted for the green onions.
    • Greek yogurt can be substituted for the mayonnaise.
    • If you are not a fan of blue cheese, substitute diced mozzarella cheese in it's place
    • Fresh red bell pepper can be used in place of the roasted red pepper.
    • If not using roasted red bell peppers, substitute milk or water for the red pepper brine. (this is to thin the dressing out some)

    💭 Tips

    • This is a good salad to make the day before you plan to eat it as the longer it sits, the more the flavors will blend.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad in the serving container.

    📚 Buffalo Flavor Recipes

    Enjoy the buffalo chicken flavors on this buffalo chicken pizza!

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are one of the easiest ways to get crispy wings!

    Here is a tasty vegetarian recipe for buffalo cauliflower tacos!

    Buffalo chicken bowls make a great lunch or light dinner.

    Buffalo Chicken Burritos are a delicious portable lunch.

    Kids and adults love these Buffalo Chicken Baseballs.

    These Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls are delicious appetizers.

    🍽 Serve with..

    Serve as side dish to a summer picnic line up! I also am known to enjoy a bowl of Buffalo chicken pasta salad as my main lunch course.


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    📖 Recipe

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    The flavor of this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is completely and totally addicting! The tang and bite of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce comes through with the tender pasta and is a zesty twist on a classic side dish. And, it's the perfect solution for using up leftover chicken. Enjoy a refreshing combination of flavors and textures in this cold salad recipe
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 165 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • colander
    • Large bowl
    • Small bowl
    • Wooden spoon

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces dried rotini pasta cooked according to package directions
    • 2 stalks celery diced
    • 1 green onion thinly sliced, including green top
    • ⅓ cup roasted red pepper
    • 2 cups cooked chicken diced
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2-3 tablespoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Roasted Red Pepper Brine (the juice the peppers are in)
    • 2 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, over medium-high heat, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to allow to come to room temperature.
    • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce Worcestershire sauce, roasted red pepper brine, and blue cheese crumbles.
    • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, celery, onion, roasted red pepper, and chicken in.
    • Pour the salad dressing over top of the pasta mixture and stir to combine. 
    • Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/12 of recipeCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Caitlin

      August 03, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      This looks great!! And I love how everyoneee had those dishes!! ?

      Reply
    2. Karly

      July 25, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Why I've never thought to try this is beyond me, but believe me, I will now! This is the PERFECT variation on the usual summer pasta salad! Yum!

      Reply
    3. Kushi

      July 21, 2016 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Drooling! I just had my breakfast but craving for some pasta now 🙂 Love the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Leslie

      August 09, 2011 at 2:17 am

      Gotta love Dawn..I just love her..oh and her recipes rock too

      Reply
    5. Dan

      August 02, 2011 at 3:36 pm

      That salad looks amazing - I think I might try something similar at the end of the summer for a family barbecue.

      I've never mixed Frank's with Worcestershire sauce before.

      Reply
    6. CutsEveryday

      August 01, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      I was trying to think of a buffalo chicken recipe that would work for dinner, lunch at work and outdoor picnics - can't wait to make this tonight!

      Reply
    7. Georgia Pellegrini

      July 31, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      This looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
    8. Ruth Daniels

      July 31, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      I'm sure Grumpy's workmates will be impressed! Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.

      Reply
    9. Carolyn

      July 31, 2011 at 10:44 am

      Ooo, what a great way to enjoy the flavours of buffalo chicken!

      Reply
    10. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy

      July 31, 2011 at 5:09 am

      Love buffalo sauce and this sounds awesome!

      Reply
    11. marla

      July 31, 2011 at 12:56 am

      Loving this pasta salad!! Love the buffalo seasoning flavor.

      Reply
    12. teresa

      July 30, 2011 at 11:59 pm

      oh i am SO making this soon. i just love anything that buffalo chicken flavored!

      Reply
    13. Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!"

      July 30, 2011 at 7:21 pm

      Thanks Shelby! I've liked her on FB now, and I've marked this to make soon! Sounds great.

      Reply
    14. Terri

      July 30, 2011 at 6:27 pm

      Definitely giving this one a try.

      Reply
    15. Eftychia

      July 30, 2011 at 6:20 pm

      This salad looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    16. Kathleen

      July 30, 2011 at 4:59 pm

      Oh Shelby! This looks amazing!!!

      Reply
    17. sweetpeaskitchen.com

      July 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm

      This looks great! I just asked my husband if he would like for me to make this buffalo chicken pasta salad and he said "yes, why are you even asking me!" Hahaha...I will definitely be making this one! 😀

      Reply
    18. Pegasuslegend

      July 30, 2011 at 2:45 pm

      Great idea! I got to try this hubby will love it!

      Reply
    19. Cozy in Texas

      July 30, 2011 at 2:28 pm

      I stopped by your blog today.
      Ann

      Reply

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