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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Looking for a delicious and easy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad recipe? Try this creamy, flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing – perfect for potlucks, parties, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cooked rotini pasta or 12 oz if tri colored
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast about 2 diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 English cucumber or celery stalk chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ cups ranch dressing
  • 1 cup sliced cheddar cheese or American cheese
  • 6 strips cooked bacon chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to directions on box or cook in Instant Pot. Drain in colander, and rinse under cold water
  2. Add pasta, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, tomatoes, celery and parsley to a large mixing bowl
  3. Pour in dressing and cheese and about half of the bacon. Mix well. Top with remaining bacon and more parsley, if desired
  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add more dressing before serving if needed