A zesty cold pasta dish featuring buffalo chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing for easy entertaining.
# What you'll need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
→ Chicken
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
03 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup celery, finely diced
05 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Dressing
08 - 3/4 cup ranch dressing
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Garnish
11 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
# Method:
01 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside to cool.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, buffalo chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
05 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Before serving, garnish with crumbled blue cheese and fresh chives or parsley if desired.
