Description
Crack Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a creamy ranch dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. With its rich flavor profile and variety of textures, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bow tie pasta or elbow macaroni
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 8 minutes per side). Let rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, crumbled bacon, cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, and ranch dressing. Toss well.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg