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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is practically a meal all by itself. This easy pasta salad recipe is great for picnics, parties, barbecues or potlucks. The perfect side dish to please a hungry crowd!
4.43 from 42 votes
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon ranch pasta, pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Spiral Pasta
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - cooked & chopped
  • 5 Slices Bacon - cooked & chopped
  • 1/2 Red Onion - finely chopped
  • 3 Celery Stalks - chopped
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Dry Ranch Mix
  • Salt/pepper - to taste
  • Green Onions or Parsley

Instructions

  • Cook chicken breast and bacon using preferred method (air fryer, oven, stove top, etc).
  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool.
  • In large bowl combine pasta, chicken, bacon, onions, celery and cheese.
  • In separate bowl combine sour cream, mayo and dry ranch mix. Add to pasta salad ingredients.
  • Stir pasta salad until evenly coated. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top with sliced green onions or chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 398mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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