Best 10 Chicken Blt Pasta Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a meal that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with the convenience of a pasta salad? Look no further than the delightful chicken BLT pasta salad! This dish offers a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, refreshing lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy dressing. Whether you're hosting a potluck, planning a picnic, or simply want a satisfying lunch or dinner, this chicken BLT pasta salad is sure to impress your taste buds and become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD



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Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-6 chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
3 cups bowtie noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups spinach leaves
3 cups romain lettuce leaves
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
10-12 strips of bacon (cooked and diced)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 avocado (diced)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, noodles, spinach, Romain lettuce, tomatoes and bacon until fully combined.
  • In a smaller separate bowl, combine the ranch, barbecue sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add the dressing to the salad.
  • Sprinkle with extra pepper and add avocado as a garnish.

BLT PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
1/2 cup milk
12 ounces lean bacon
3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons chopped chives or scallion greens
5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve at room temperature.
  • Photography by Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 960, Fat 56 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Cholesterol 125 milligrams, Sodium 2114 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams

ITALIAN BLT CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and drained
1 cup of washed arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
4 thick slices Italian bread, Tuscan rounds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped chicken, tomatoes, bacon and arugula and mix to combine. Assemble chicken salad on thick slices of Tuscan or Italian bread.

BLT PASTA



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All the flavors of your favorite BLT sandwich, from smoky bacon to fresh tomatoes, come together in this quick and easy one-pot pasta that will become a favorite summer weeknight dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
8 oz uncooked penne pasta (2 1/3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 package (12 oz) applewood smoked bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped
Shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat chicken broth, pasta and black pepper to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 11 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in butter until melted. Gradually add spinach, stirring constantly, until starting to wilt. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes and bacon. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN BLT TORTELLINI SALAD



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This is from www.americanbeauty.com. Haven't tried it yet, but hope to very soon. If you decide to try it, let me know what you think!

Provided by pinkie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cheese tortellini
2 cups fully cooked chicken breasts
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
lettuce leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients.
  • Serve immediately on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 593, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.9

VEGGIE LOVERS' CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD



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Here's a chicken BLT pasta salad veggie fans will love, with a blend of chopped asparagus, peppers, cucumbers and more in a Caesar vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups rotini pasta, cooked
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
2 cups cut-up mixed fresh vegetables ( asparagus, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms)
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

Steps:

  • Combine pasta, chicken and vegetables in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

BLT PASTA SALAD



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This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I'm always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time.

Provided by Kristy Hopkins

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
1 pound sliced bacon
1 ½ cups light Ranch-style salad dressing
1 small onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the Ranch dressing, onion, and tomatoes. Mix in the cooled pasta. The pasta will absorb some of the dressing, so don't worry if it seems like too much. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Crumble bacon over the top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 711.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

BLT CHICKEN SALAD



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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. -Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn salad greens
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; garnish with eggs. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BLT PASTA SALAD



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This has been in my recipe box forever so I'm not sure where it came from. This is light so a good pick for those hot days when you just don't feel like eating much.

Provided by Laura36

Categories     Summer

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice concentrate
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chicken flavor instant bouillon
1 (7 ounce) package rotini pasta or 1 (7 ounce) package other pastas, cooked and drained
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
4 cups lettuce, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and bouillon for the dressing.
  • Combine rotini, bacon, tomato, and green onion.
  • I recommend waiting until you are ready to serve before mixing in the lettuce.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN BLT SALAD



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Savor BLTs pasta-salad style, with California avocados tossed in, too.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into wedges
1 bag (12oz) ready-to-eat American blend salad greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, carrots and radishes)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad™ box) and mayonnaise. Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the vegetables and herbs. Fresh ingredients will give your pasta salad the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • For the chicken, you can use grilled, roasted, or even leftover chicken. If you are using cooked chicken, make sure to shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or corn, or you can change up the dressing. A creamy ranch dressing or a tangy vinaigrette would both be delicious.
  • Serve the pasta salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Chicken BLT pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of pasta, chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, this salad has something for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken BLT pasta salad a try.

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