Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad: A Flavorful and Recipe to Enjoy
A flavorful and recipe to enjoy, combining chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing with pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta salad and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg