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Spicy High Protein Buffalo Pasta Salad

Spicy High Protein Buffalo Pasta Salad: Flavor-Packed Delight

Enjoy a Spicy High Protein Buffalo Pasta Salad that offers a delightful balance of heat and hearty satisfaction, perfect for meal prep or potlucks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Orecchiette Feel free to swap with any pasta you have on hand.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breast Consider using rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Substitute with fresh garlic for a punchier taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can elevate the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Remember to salt your pasta water well.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Red onion Use yellow or white onion if preferred.
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded or matchstick forms work great.
  • 1 cup Celery Omit if it’s not your thing.
  • 1/4 cup Scallions Chives can be an excellent substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce Frank's RedHot is a classic choice.
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt Greek yogurt can add richness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Sheet Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken breast dry and mix onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Rub the seasoning mix over the chicken breast and roast on a sheet pan with red onion for 18-20 minutes until cooked.
  3. Boil salted water and cook orecchiette until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  4. Chop the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Whisk together the buffalo sauce and yogurt until smooth.
  6. Toss the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, vegetables, and dressing in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Serve at room temperature or chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure pasta and chicken are at room temperature before combining. Allowing the salad to chill for an hour enhances the flavor.

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