Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad loaded with chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a hearty lunch.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Add ranch dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add a little more ranch dressing before serving if salad looks dry.
- Try adding chopped avocado for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg