Description
Crack Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables all tossed in a rich ranch dressing over perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or potlucks. Its savory flavors and satisfying texture make it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies or herbs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bow tie pasta or elbow macaroni
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before chopping into pieces.
- Add the chicken, crumbled bacon, cheese, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and ranch dressing to the pasta. Toss until evenly combined.
- Chill for an hour if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg