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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is packed with flavor and color! Rotini pasta, diced chicken, and a homemade ranch dressing make this tasty side dish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rigatoni rotini, or penne
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, extra for garnish if desired
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
  • chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish, optional
Dressing
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 package ranch seasoning mix or see notes for a from scratch version

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.
  2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.
  4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • To Make the Dressing From Scratch: Skip the ranch packet and add the following to the mayonnaise/sour cream mixture:
  • To Cook Chicken Breasts for pasta salad, preheat the oven to 400°F. Rub the chicken with olive oil and season generously with salt & pepper (and a little Italian seasoning if you'd like). Bake for 22-26 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Cool and chop or shred.
  • ½ teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons each fresh dill and parsley (or ½ teaspoon each dried)
  • salt & pepper

Nutrition Information

Calories 447 (22%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 345mg (14%) Potassium 233mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Calories 447 22%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 345mg 14%
Potassium 233mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 465IU 9%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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