Description

This Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad is a mouthwatering blend of flavors with tender pasta, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. It’s an easy and perfect meal for busy weeknights or gatherings, offering a delightful combination of ingredients for everyone to enjoy.

Ingredients

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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
Fresh parsley chopped, to taste (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the ranch dressing if making it from scratch and refrigerate until needed.
Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then rinse it under cool water and drain thoroughly.
Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook until crispy. Move it to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
Chop the onion, chicken, tomatoes, and parsley. In a large salad bowl, combine these ingredients along with the cooked pasta and bacon.
Toss everything with the ranch dressing, starting with 1/2 cup and adding more to taste. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, you can use homemade ranch dressing if preferred.
Feel free to add or substitute vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 50mg