Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

This buffalo chicken pasta salad has all the flavors of your favorite buffalo chicken dip in a hearty, chilled pasta form. Creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of heat, it’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and game-day spreads.

📝 Ingredients

• 16 oz. elbow macaroni
• 1 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 2 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Chopped fresh chives (for topping and optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep pasta warm.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce, sour cream, ranch dressing, and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the warm pasta and stir until the cream cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
3. 3Mix in the chicken, celery, and blue cheese crumbles. Stir until everything is well coated.
4. 4Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped chives.