Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Prepare a creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a flavorful ranch dressing.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 500 | Grams |
| Bacon | 200 | Grams |
| Pasta | 400 | Grams |
| Ranch Dressing | 1 | Cup |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 | Cup |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 1 | Cup |
| Green Onions | 3 | Count |
| Black Olives | 0.5 | Cup |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, and sliced black olives.
- Add the ranch dressing to the bowl and mix well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Prep
- Thaw chicken breast if frozen
Kitchen equipment
Large Mixing BowlColander