Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is a quick and easy recipe bursting with flavor. Tender pasta shells are tossed with creamy ranch dressing, shredded chicken, crispy bacon bits, fresh lettuce, and juicy cherry tomatoes and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. It's the perfect balance of savory and fresh, making it a satisfying and delicious dish.
Servings: 5
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz medium shells pasta
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2.5 oz package bacon pieces
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions or until it is al dente. Drain the pasta. Rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. Place pasta into a large mixing bowl.
- Add cooked, shredded chicken to the mixing bowl with the pasta.
- Add the shredded lettuce and washed, halved cherry tomatoes to the mixture.
- Add the ranch dressing to the mixing bowl. Toss everything until it is evenly coated.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon pieces to the mixing bowl and toss together again until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- When you're ready to serve the salad, give it a quick toss to make sure everything is evenly distributed. Serve it in individual bowls or on plates.
- Enjoy your delicious and creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg