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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad - dinner recipes

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a quick and delicious dinner recipes option. Packed with creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and tender chicken, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salads & Bowls
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or swap out ranch for a spicy chipotle dressing.