Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
A zesty, creamy pasta salad with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and spicy buffalo dressing—perfect for picnics or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains chicken; no pork, bacon, ham, or alcohol
Ingredients
12 oz rotisserie chicken, shredded
8 oz bow tie pasta
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp buttermilk
1 tbsp buffalo sauce
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, carrots, and celery.
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, buffalo sauce, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour dressing over pasta mixture, toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Stir in feta cheese and parsley just before serving.
Notes
Use non-alcoholic buffalo sauce for a halal-friendly version.
Add bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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