Buffalo Chicken Salad

5 from 3 votes

Just a handful of ingredients and less than 20 minutes is all you need to make this simple Buffalo Chicken Salad! You'll love this low-carb and Keto recipe that is perfect for meal prep or a hot day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: Keto

Servings:

Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken breast*
2/3 cup Ranch dressing
1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1 cup Diced celery
1/2 cup Diced carrots
3 tbsp Diced green onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Collard Greens, Romaine lettuce, or wrap of choice to serve
Blue cheese crumbles (optional for serving)
Fresh cilantro (optional for serving)

Instructions

If using raw chicken breast, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Alternatively, you can use canned chicken or pre-cooked chicken. Place your chicken breast on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven to cook for 20-25 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes, then shred with a knife and fork.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with ranch dressing, yogurt, buffalo hot sauce, celery, carrots, and green onion. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
Place chicken salad inside a collard green wrap or wrap of choice and serve with fresh cilantro and blue cheese if desired.

Notes

*You can create the ultimate shortcut by using pre-cooked chicken for this recipe. You will 3 cups of rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.

Serving and storing notes:

To serve: I love serving these inside a collard greens wrap or romaine lettuce wrap. This is the perfect way to enjoy a Keto, Paleo, or Whole30 variation. To use a collard greens wrap, remove the stem for easier folding. You can also serve with greens, like arugula, as a simple salad.

For a kid-friendly variation: you can use a tortilla or sandwich bread. Top with optional cilantro for another element of flavor.

To store: use an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. I love this recipe for meal prep! I can keep my buffalo chicken in the fridge and enjoy it throughout the week. You can serve cold or at room temperature.

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