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.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked fusilli or rotini pasta
- 5 strips bacon cut into small pieces
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 2 cups shredded cooked/rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes cut into halves
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (use my recipe or bottled)
- Fresh parsley chopped, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- If making my ranch dressing, do that first and then keep it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook according to package directions and rinse the pasta under cool water once it's cooked. Let it drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, cut the bacon up into small pieces (I use kitchen shears to make it easy). Cook until crispy and then transfer it to a paper towel lined plate.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 691IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
