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A fresh buffalo chicken chopped salad with blue cheese and ranch dressing in a white bowl
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Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber , diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup celery , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots , shredded
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Season the chicken cubes with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove the skillet from heat and toss the chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until thoroughly coated.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, and shredded carrots.
  • Distribute the salad base into four serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with equal portions of the buffalo chicken and blue cheese crumbles.
  • Drizzle with the dressing of choice and serve immediately.