Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta uncooked
- ½ pound bacon
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked; chopped (rotisserie chicken works well)
- ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded; plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup green onions chopped; plus extra for garnish
- 1 ¼ cups ranch dressing plus extra for leftover pasta salad
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.8 ounces short pasta
- While the pasta cooks, make the bacon. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the bacon until it reaches the desired crispness. Remove from the pan to a paper towel lined plate and break into pieces.½ pound bacon
- Transfer the cooked pasta, bacon, chicken, shredded cheese, and green onions to a large bowl.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cup green onions
- Drizzle with ranch dressing, and toss to combine. Make sure to mix well so all the pasta salad ingredients are evenly coated.1 ¼ cups ranch dressing
- Place the pasta salad into an airtight container in the refrigerator until it’s ready to serve. Add optional garnishes, like extra shredded cheese, crispy bacon, and more green onions just before serving.
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of pasta salad. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*The total time does not include any chilling time for the pasta salad. It's best after it's been refrigerated for about an hour, but it can be eaten immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
465
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
617
mg
26
%
Potassium
364
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
108
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
