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High‑Protein Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad (Creamy, Easy, Meal‑Prep Friendly)

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Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chickpea pasta or high protein pasta of choice
  • 1 lb pasture raised chicken breast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 large red onion diced into 1" pieces

For Serving

  • 1 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 4 scallions diced

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt or vegan yogurt for dairy free
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce- I used Primal Kitchen Foods

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Assemble chicken, patted dry, and onions around
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and rub the chicken with seasoning mixture
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes, until center of chicken reaches 165 degrees F
  • Meanwhile, boil pasta to al dente, and chop veggies
  • When chicken is cool enough, cut into 1" cubes, and chop your onion slightly smaller as well
  • Assemble your pasta salad in a large serving bowl
  • Add cooked and drained pasta, diced carrot, diced celery, diced scallions, chicken, and onion
  • Toss with your yogurt & buffalo mixture
  • Enjoy warm or cold!