Dinner for 2
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
$11.12for 426 minServes 2
Rotini, chicken, vegetables, cheese, and creamy buffalo dressing combine into a chilled pasta salad.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 26 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.78 per serving$11.12 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced celery (optional)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Steps
- Boil the rotini in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the pasta, rinse it with cold water, and cool it for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in the pasta, chicken, bell pepper, celery, mozzarella, and green onions.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Chill the pasta salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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