Do you let chicken cool before refrigerating?

Question

Learning to cook, and we just made a bunch of chicken for meal prep.
Do we put it in the fridge while it’s hot, or wait until it’s cooled down before putting away?
BONUS question (lol):  if I make cold pasta salad, do I keep that covered in the fridge, or it doesn’t matter?  
Thanks 😊

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You should let ALL food cool before putting it in the fridge.

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We never put hot food in the fridge. Always let it cool first.

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Keep pasta salad in the fridge. 
Always wait for your food to chill
Before placing it in the fridge.

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Let it cool first so it doesn’t mess with the temps of other foods. Putting hot food next to cold food will make them warmer.

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You should let all food cool before putting it in the fridge. You don’t want it to lower the temperature in the refrigerator, ultimately lowering the temperature of everything else in there. 
And yes, I cover everything. I find if you don’t, the flavor will become unpleasant. Not terrible, but not as good.

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Let it cool for no longer than an hour, then out in the fridge. Cover the pasta salad so it doesn’t dry out

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Not cooling food properly before refrigerating can make you sick. Leave hot food uncovered on the counter to reach room temp before refrigerating. Covering it while warm can provide an environment for bacteria that can lead to food poisoning

Do you let chicken cool before refrigerating?

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