# Buffalo ranch chicken pasta salad

Buffalo ranch chicken pasta salad: 470 kcal and 57 g protein per serving.

Updated 2026-10-24 · data v2026-10-23.1

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| kcal | 470 |
| Protein | 57 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Cost | $3.17 (est.) |
| Prep | 5 min |
| Cook | 10 min |
| Total | 15 min |
| Effort | Fast (Effort: 1 of 3) |

Gluten-free if your protein pasta is labeled gluten-free.

## Ingredients

- [Protein pasta, dry (chickpea)](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/protein-pasta-dry): 2.1 oz (60 g)
- [Chicken breast, cooked](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/chicken-breast-cooked): 4.2 oz (120 g)
- [Hot sauce](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/hot-sauce): 1 tbsp (15 g)
- [Nonfat Greek yogurt](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/nonfat-greek-yogurt): 0.25 cup (60 g)
- [Garlic powder](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/garlic-powder): 0.25 tsp (1 g)

## Steps

1. Boil the protein pasta in salted water until tender, then rinse cold.
2. Whisk yogurt, garlic powder, and hot sauce into a ranch-style dressing.
3. Dice the chicken and toss it with the cold pasta and dressing.
4. Chill at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld before packing lunches.

Not medical advice.

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Cite as: Buffalo ranch chicken pasta salad, Macro Friendly Meals, https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/buffalo-ranch-chicken-pasta-salad-fast (updated 2026-10-24).