Crack Chicken Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Crack Chicken Pasta Salad
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Crack Chicken Pasta Salad is made with the ultimate trio of shredded chicken breasts in ranch dressing with crispy bacon on a bed of al dente noodles!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. bow tie pasta or elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 10 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
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Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- To the bowl with pasta, add chicken, bacon, cheese, green onion, tomatoes, and ranch and toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
688mg
(29%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 688mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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