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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

A creamy and flavorful pasta salad loaded with chicken, crispy bacon, and a tangy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Protein
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 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 lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions.
Make Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and lemon juice until well combined.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.

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