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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

A creamy and flavorful pasta salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a zesty ranch dressing, perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Protein
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 1 cup ranch dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
Add Dressing
  1. Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine. Add chopped parsley and mix well.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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