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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

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"For anyone who like buffalo wings this is a great change of pace from normal pasta salad. Really popular as a side dish for a barbeque or just about any gathering you can think of. You can substitute or add many different vegetables with this recipe." — Andrew C

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Stir together the mayonnaise, blue cheese dressing, buffalo wing sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and cooked pasta and toss to coat with the dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 06, 2011

made this for 4th of july and it was a definite success! i did make some changes, including using sauteed chicken breasts seasoned with loads of garlic, adding celery, using ranch instead of blue cheese, adding feta cheese, and increasing the amount of buffalo sauce to kick up the heat. i also used penne pasta because it's what i had. very very good salad that i especially liked because it's different, not the same old thing. thanks!

—BECCAP

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 22, 2011

I think this recipe would really depend on what kind of buffalo sauce is used. I used Frank's Red Hot and it was more heat then flavor. Also, next time I think i'll use shredded chicken instead of cubed. Use more mayo and a mix between blue cheese and ranch. I bet crumbled blue cheese would be good in it too.

—lsmarie04

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39 Ratings

Oct 29, 2011

I used a rotiserie chicken and it was fantastic! I made this for my son's daycare workers to thank them for a great year and they all RAVED about it. Great recipe!

—rmarshall

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Jul 08, 2011

I made this salad and actually put it on the menu at my restaurant one night. Made the following changes / modifcations: Used Wing Time Parmesan and Garlic wing sauce. Added a significant (1 - 2 ounces?) amount of Orange Krush hot sauce. Added 4 ounces of crumbled blue cheese. Used Marie's Super Blue Cheese dressing. One of the keys to this receipe is to allow it to fully chill after making. It will take you longer than one hour - four is probably a better bet. All in all this is a solid recipe, especially for those who like the "wing" flavor.

—Mr Jimmy

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Jun 21, 2011

Really, really good! Made this for my husband who loves anything buffalo chicken related and he really enjoyed it. I didn't think it would be up my alley, but I loved it too! We don't care for blue cheese, so I used Ranch instead. We ate on a half batch for a couple days and it didn't dry out at all. Making it again this weekend! Thanks! :)

—CookinBug

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Jun 02, 2012

This salad is DELICIOUS. It warrants all caps, definitely, it's THAT good. I really hate when people make substitutions and rate a recipe that is only remotely like the original, but I admit I had to for this one, because I *loathe* green pepper. I substituted celery instead, but otherwise made according to instructions. I'm taking it to a cookout later today, but the Spousal Unit has already requested a second batch for tomorrow, just for us! Thanks for a GREAT dish.

—sjemason

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Jun 21, 2011

I would like to give the creator of this salad a solid four. However, as written, this salad is a tiny bit dry after sitting in the fridge and cooling. I used homemade bleu cheese dressing, which was runnier than commercial brands, so I don't know how others would fare. I would suggest adding a half a cup or more of ranch dressing right before serving for additional creaminess. (BTW, I doubled the green peppers and celery)

—Jezebelina

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Nov 21, 2011

This was really good. I doubled it b/c I made it for 50 people. I used Buffalo Wild Wings mild sauce. The only thing I did that the recipe wasnt specific on was after I drained the pasta I added the veggies in with the hot pasta to "steam" them so they were alittle softer than raw veggies. I am taking the little that was leftover for my lunch today. I will be making this again. Thanks!

—CNM CATERING

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Nutrition

Calories
379 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
34.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
40 mg
13%

Fat
21.1 g
32%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
13.6 g
27%

Sodium
1051 mg
42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 379
Calories from Fat: 190

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g 32 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
Sodium 1051mg 42 %
** Potassium 139mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 13.6g 27 %
** Sugars 2.7g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 24 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 33 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 56 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.