Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender rotini pasta, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing for a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners, this vibrant salad is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. With its creamy texture and colorful ingredients, it’s a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 6 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- If using raw chicken breasts, season and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked; shred or dice.
- Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain on paper towels and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and green onions.
- Add ranch dressing and mayonnaise; toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg