Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad

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4.8

8 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    366 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad

This chicken ranch pasta salad is loaded with bacon and a delicious homemade ranch dressing. The perfect BBQ or potluck side dish! Ready in only 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups fusilli pasta uncooked
  • 5 trips Bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 red onion chopped, medium
  • 2 cups chicken I used rotisserie chicken, cooked
  • 1 dry pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (use my recipe or bottled)
  • parsley chopped, to taste (optional, fresh

Instructions

  1. If making my ranch dressing, do that first and then keep it in the fridge until you're ready to use it. 
  2. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook according to package directions and rinse pasta under cool water once it's cooked. Let it drain thoroughly.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy. I cut it up using kitchen shears to make it easy.
  4. Prep your onion, chicken, tomatoes, and parsley (if using), and add them to a large salad bowl. Add the pasta and bacon when they're ready to go.
  5. Toss with the dressing (start with 1/2 cup and add more if needed) and season with salt & pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chill first.

Notes

  • You can use your favorite bottled ranch dressing to save time if you wish.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Potassium 236mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 19IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Potassium 236mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 19IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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