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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad for Easy Meals

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad combines savory chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh ingredients for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts or tenderloins diced into 2" pieces
  • 7 ounces romaine lettuce shredded
  • 8 strips bacon diced
  • 8 ounces rotini or fusili pasta dry
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 green onions diced
For the Dressing
  • 3/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1-2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • Perfect Salad Supreme pinch, to taste
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup croutons roughly chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the diced chicken pieces. Cook until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced bacon. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until crispy. Drain the excess grease and chop into small pieces. Let them cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked chicken, crispy bacon, shredded romaine lettuce, dry rotini pasta, cheddar cheese, and diced green onions. Mix until well blended.
  4. Pour in the ranch dressing and sprinkle the poultry seasoning over the mixture. Stir gently until everything is thoroughly coated and combined.
  5. Taste your pasta salad! Add a pinch of Perfect Salad Supreme and mix well, adjusting seasoning as needed to your preference.
  6. Just before serving, carefully fold in the roughly chopped croutons for that delightful, crunchy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra green onions for additional color and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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