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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad served three ways – wrap, sandwich, dip

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe: A Creamy Twist You’ll Love

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This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy ranch. It’s perfect for wraps, sandwiches, or as a dip!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt

⅓ cup light mayo

⅓ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce

2 tsp Hidden Valley ranch seasoning and salad dressing powder

1/2 cup carrots, shredded

1/2 cup celery, diced

1/4 cup red onion, diced

3 scallions, chopped

3 lbs chicken breast, raw

1 tbsp whole peppercorns

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 tsp kosher salt

2 bay leaves, dried

Instructions

1. Place raw chicken breasts in a large pot.

2. Add salt, peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves.

3. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes.

5. Remove and shred cooked chicken. Let cool.

6. In a bowl, mix hot sauce, yogurt, mayo, and ranch seasoning.

7. Fold in shredded chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and scallions.

8. Serve chilled in wraps, on bread, or with crackers.

Notes

Yields 6 cups of chicken salad. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days. Great for meal prep and parties.

  • Author: EmilyFrost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 heaping cup
  • Calories: 225
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 510mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg