Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
30m
If you love chicken bacon ranch, this one’s for you! pasta + rotisserie chicken + ranch = instant favorite.
Ingredients
Steps
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
(Servings:
4)
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Cook the pasta:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
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Prep the mix-ins:
While the pasta cools, chop the rotisserie chicken, shred or chop the romaine lettuce, dice the cooked bacon, shred the cheddar cheese, and slice the green onions.
While the pasta cools, chop the rotisserie chicken, shred or chop the romaine lettuce, dice the cooked bacon, shred the cheddar cheese, and slice the green onions.
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Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and romaine lettuce.
In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and romaine lettuce.
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Add the dressing:
Pour in ¾ cup dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Add more dressing if desired.
Pour in ¾ cup dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Add more dressing if desired.
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Chill & serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Give it a quick toss before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Give it a quick toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories500kcal25%
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Fat30g1%
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Saturated Fat10g0%
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Carbohydrates40g2%
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Fiber3g0%
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Sugar2g0%
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Protein25g1%
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Cholesterol90mg4%
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Sodium1,200mg60%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Notes
This pasta salad is great for meal prep—store in an airtight container and add extra lettuce or dressing just before serving for the best texture.