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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is rich, creamy, and loaded with protein. It’s the perfect balance of tender pasta, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch dressing—ideal for potlucks, quick meals, or weekday lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch Recipes, Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot For boiling pasta
  • Mixing bowl For combining all ingredients
  • Spatula For stirring the salad

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rotini pasta rinsed and cooled
  • 1 ½ cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • ¾ cup ranch dressing adjust to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese mild or sharp
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta until al dente, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
  • Pour in the ranch dressing and gently toss everything together until fully coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Before serving, give the salad a stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Double the recipe for gatherings—it disappears fast!
Keyword bacon pasta salad, chicken pasta salad, ranch pasta salad
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