Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
A tasty pasta salad that is made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, pasta and peas tossed in a flavorful ranch dressing
Servings 4
Calories 349kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Uncooked pasta (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces Shredded chicken breast
- 1/4 cup Peas
- 2 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces Cheddar cheese Shredded
- 1/4 cup Onion Minced
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: cook 2 slices Bacon shred 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, chop 1/4 cup Onion and thaw 1/4 cup Peas.
- Cook 4 ounces Uncooked pasta according to the packge instructions, drain and rinse it under cold water.
- Make the dressing by combining 1/4 cup Sour cream, 1/4 cup Mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Dried chives, 1 teaspoon Dried dill, 2 teaspoons Lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder in a small bowl.
- Once the pasta is cooked, add it to a large bowl with the salad ingredients ( 4 ounces Shredded chicken breast, 2 slices Bacon crumbled, 1/4 cup Onion, 1/4 cup Peas and 4 ounces Cheddar cheese.
- Gently and gradually stir in the dressing to your desired consistency. S
Notes
This recipe serves two for a main course and four as a side dish
If you are not serving this salad immediately, reserve a tablespoon or two of the dressing and serve it on the side.
Store leftover chicken bacon ranch pasta salad in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.8g