Description
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines tender shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy nonfat Greek yogurt to create a satisfying meal. This salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 26 minutes, but it’s also packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for a busy lunch or as a hearty dinner option, you can enjoy this versatile dish on its own, in a wrap, or as a sandwich filling. The delightful kick from the buffalo sauce pairs beautifully with crunchy celery and fresh parsley, making each bite a burst of flavor. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or impressing guests at a gathering, this Buffalo Chicken Salad will be an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon fresh parsley
- ½ cup celery
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the chicken for 10-14 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the parsley and dice the celery.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and diced celery. Toss until well mixed.
- Serve immediately on whole grain bread or over mixed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg