Best 8 Cheddar Bacon Chicken Ranch Layered Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary masterpiece that is the cheddar bacon chicken ranch layered salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is an exquisite symphony of crispy bacon, succulent chicken, rich cheddar cheese, creamy ranch dressing, and an array of crisp vegetables, arranged in distinct layers that create a visually appealing and gastronomic delight. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting this delectable dish, transforming your kitchen into a culinary haven.

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BACON CHEDDAR RANCH CHICKEN SALAD



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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad is fantastically rich and creamy with lots of crispy pieces of bacon, Ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese. Perfect for using up leftover chicken.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Main Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked and chopped chicken
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Ranch dressing (I use Hidden Valley)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 bacon slices cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, Ranch dressing and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  • Add green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon and gently stir in. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH LAYER SALAD



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Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups roughly chopped green leaf or romaine lettuce (divided)
1 large red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1 large poblano or green bell pepper seeded and diced
1 12 oz frozen corn (steamed and cooled)
6 medium tomatoes (5 chopped and 1 sliced into wedges for garnish)
1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
2 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb bacon (cooked and crumbled)
4 cup roasted chicken (roughly chopped)
3 green onion (thinly sliced)
2 large hard boiled eggs (cut into wedges)
Dressing See Recipe Notes for links to: Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing or Garlic Herb Buttermilk Dressing

Steps:

  • Make Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing per the recipe here.
  • To assemble: In a large trifle or glass bowl layer in this order: 1/3 lettuce, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 poblano pepper, 1/3 corn, 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 bacon and 1/2 chicken. Drizzle with 1/2 cup prepared dressing.
  • Repeat, 1/3 lettuce, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 poblano pepper, 1/3 corn, 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 bacon and 1/2 chicken. Drizzle with 1/2 cup prepared dressing. (I recommend using Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing)
  • Top with the final 1/3 lettuce, 1/3 corn, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/3 bacon and sliced green onion. Drizzle with 1/2 cup dressing drizzling around the edge. Arrange egg and tomato wedges on top to garnish.
  • Chill for 4 hours, Serve with additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 449 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 370 kcal

CHICKEN BACON RANCH LAYER SALAD



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Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad has layer after layer of fresh ingredients topped with a delicious creamy dressing and salty, crispy bacon pieces. There's so much flavor in this salad!

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups chopped green leaf or Romaine lettuce
1 red bell pepper, (diced)
1 cucumber, (diced)
4 medium tomatoes, (cut into wedges)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (divided)
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 cup cooked corn
1/2 medium red onion, (finely diced)
2 ripe avocados, (diced)
1 cup Ranch dressing, (homemade or store bought)
8 slices bacon, (cooked and crumbled)
3 hard boiled eggs, (sliced)

Steps:

  • Make layers in a trifle bowl or large glass bowl starting with lettuce, then red bell pepper, cucumber, half the cheddar cheese, the chicken, corn, red onion, and avocado.
  • Spread the dressing on top of the avocado layer.
  • Sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese
  • Pile the bacon on top and surround with egg slices.
  • Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN RANCH LAYERED SALAD



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The flavors in this layered salad-cool ranch, spicy chicken, crisp bacon-ensure this potluck salad is a sure-fire hit.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 bag Chex Mix™ cheddar snack mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, sliced
Ranch dressing

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, add chicken breasts and enchilada sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165° F).
  • Using two forks, shred chicken; refrigerate to cool.
  • Just before serving, in 6-quart trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer as follows: Gently transfer chicken mixture to bowl, being careful to keep sides of bowl clean. Top with romaine lettuce, then Chex™ mix, then cheese, bacon and finally green onions.
  • Drizzle dressing on top, or place in bowl on side for people to take what they want.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BACON RANCH CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, ranch dressing, bacon, cheddar cheese

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons ranch dressing
6 slices bacon
4 oz cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread 1-2 Tbsp. ranch on each chicken breast.
  • Layer two slices of bacon on top of each chicken breast.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE



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Tastes just like chicken bacon ranch pizza. Serve with salad, garlic bread, or French fries. Might be good with onions.

Provided by Luke M.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 2h3m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 pound bacon
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce, divided
⅓ cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Dice chicken and place in a bowl; add ranch mix and stir until coated.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon into small pieces.
  • Heat reserved bacon grease in the skillet; cook and stir bell pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, milk, and garlic; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour 1/2 the jar of remaining Alfredo sauce into a casserole dish; top with 1/2 of the penne, 1/2 of the chicken mixture, 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 of the bacon. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients in the same order ending with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and bacon on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1407.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA SALAD



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Add creamy ranch dressing and crunchy bacon to this chicken and pasta dish, and you'll have a fast-prep option for a grill-out dinner or a potluck.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon, diced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (1 lb) cavatappi pasta
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
1 cup chopped carrots
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup ranch dressing
1 large tomato, diced

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. In bacon drippings, cook chicken over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove from heat; cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, adding peas and carrots during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
  • In large bowl, toss bacon, chicken and onions. Add pasta, peas and carrots. Add dressing; toss to combine. Garnish with tomato. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

7-LAYER SALAD



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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier salad, use romaine lettuce instead of iceberg lettuce.
  • If you don't have cooked bacon, you can cook it in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
  • You can use any type of cheese you like for the salad, but cheddar cheese is a classic choice.
  • If you don't have ranch dressing, you can make your own by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, layer all of the ingredients in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheddar bacon chicken ranch layered salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of fresh vegetables, crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving it for a potluck, picnic, or just a casual weeknight dinner, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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