Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for potlucks, parties, or weeknight meals. Serve it as a main dish or a hearty side!
Ingredients
- 8 oz (227 g) short cut pasta bowtie, fusili, penne, rotini
- 8 oz (227 g) cooked, diced chicken breast
- 8 oz (227 g) cooked, chopped bacon
- 2 cups (300 g) halved cherry tomatoes sub roma tomatoes
- 1 cup (100 g) sliced green onions sub chives
- ½ cup (120 g) ranch dressing
- ¼ cup (63 g) catalina dressing sub for more ranch dressing if you prefer
- 14 g (14 g) ranch seasoning a half packet, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 8 oz short cut pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set to the side to cool down.
- In a large bowl, mix ½ cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup catalina dressing, and 14 g ranch seasoning until fully combined.
- To the same bowl, add the cooled pasta, 8 oz cooked, diced chicken breast, 8 oz cooked, chopped bacon, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup sliced green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix together until fully combined. Serve at chilled or at room temperature.
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 19gFat: 27g