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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Irresistible Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad You’ll Love

Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and tangy ranch dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenderloins diced into 2” pieces
  • 7 oz romaine lettuce shredded
  • 8 strips bacon diced
  • 8 oz dry rotini or fusili pasta
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 green onions diced
  • 3/4 cup ranch dressing
For the Seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • Pinch Perfect Salad Supreme
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup croutons roughly chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced chicken. Sauté until fully cooked and golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini or fusili according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, diced bacon, shredded romaine lettuce, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Pour in the ranch dressing and sprinkle seasonings like poultry seasoning and Salad Supreme. Mix well until everything is coated with delicious ranch goodness.
  5. When ready to enjoy, serve the pasta salad in bowls, topping each with roughly chopped croutons for that perfect crunchy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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