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Chicken bacon ranch pasta salad with rotisserie chicken.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Savor the irresistible blend of flavors in our tantalizing Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad! This exquisite creation unites succulent rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta, all enrobed in a homemade creamy ranch dressing that will send your taste buds soaring. Whether for picnics, potlucks, or a fulfilling main course, this dish promises pure culinary delight.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 662kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

  • Stock Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

Homemade Ranch Dressing

  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons Chives freshly chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Pasta Salad

  • 1 lb Short-Cut Pasta
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese cubed
  • 1 cup Rotisserie Chicken shredded
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas thawed
  • 10 slices Bacon crumbled
  • 1 Avocado diced

Instructions

  • Prepare the dressing. To make the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the short-cut pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes, and drain, but do not rinse.
  • Combine the pasta and dressing. In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with the dressing and the cubed cheddar cheese until fully combined.
  • Toss in the remaining ingredients. Mix in the rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, peas, crumbled bacon, and avocado, gently tossing to combine.

Notes

  • Keep the noodles from absorbing the dressing. To ensure the noodles don't soak up all your dressing allow them to dry before mixing them together with the dressing. You can also toss the noodles with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat them first.
  • Keep it out of direct sunlight. If you plan on serving this at an outdoor event keep it out of direct sunlight and don't let it sit in the heat for longer than 40 minutes since it contains both mayo and sour cream.
  • Make it ahead for the best flavor. This easy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is best made in advance, which allows the flavors to marinate. For the best flavor prepare it 1 day in advance of when you plan on serving it.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg