Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a deliciously satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick lunches, this pasta salad not only tastes fantastic but also boasts vibrant colors from fresh vegetables like bell peppers and red onions. Whether served as a main course or a delightful side, this recipe is sure to be a favorite at your gatherings. With its easy preparation and make-ahead convenience, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta
- 6 strips of bacon
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a frying pan, cook bacon until crispy; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in bacon grease until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Slice into strips.
- Dice the bell pepper and onion; chop parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bacon, bell pepper, onion, and parsley.
- Pour ranch dressing over the salad and mix well. Chill or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg