Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad
Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad brings tender Cajun-seasoned chicken coated in a creamy ranch–hot sauce to a bed of crisp greens. Juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, sweet carrots, and tangy blue cheese add balance and texture, making it a bold, satisfying option for lunch or a casual weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil without crowding and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate to cool, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the ranch dressing, hot sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning together in a large bowl.
- 4
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces; add to the bowl with the sauce mixture and toss well, then place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to get crisp, 5 to 10 minutes; remove to cool, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Combine the green leafy lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots in a salad bowl. Add the Buffalo chicken and blue cheese crumbles. Serve with your favorite dressing.
- Calories 1240.57 kcal High 62%
- Protein 196.07 g Good Source 392%
- Carbohydrate 20.15 g 7%
- Total Fat 46.25 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 6.24 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 655.76 mg High 219%
- Sodium 3316.66 mg High 144%
- Dietary Fiber 2.41 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.67 g --
- Added Sugars 2.13 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 150.39 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 161.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 425.91 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 16.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 1240.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Cucumber, Grapeseed Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1240.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad healthy?
- Quick Buffalo Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 1240.57 calories and 196.07 g of protein, or 392% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3316.66 mg (144% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.24 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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