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

Sahil Jaan
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I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly.


Kavindaya Nayanananda
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I used rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon to save time.


Raj Rony
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect!


Manny Rourke
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This pasta salad was a bit too creamy for my taste.


Priscilla Castle
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Perfect for a summer party!


Athri Jutt
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Lerato McTseke
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Not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good!


Amaar Adams
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I would have preferred a lighter dressing.


Cardo Brown
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck!


Lx Sifat
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Perfect for a summer party!


Leon Jalasi
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Will definitely make this again!


Faiza Khan
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Delicious!


Youssef Shaban
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This pasta salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly.


Shyam Pastel
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This pasta salad was a bit too creamy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter dressing. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


BOSS AHAD
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out perfect! The dressing was delicious and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Farzo Zeee
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This pasta salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon to save time. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


ScaryStuff
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The dressing was flavorful and the chicken and bacon were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Leandria Hines
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This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy ranch dressing and the combination of chicken, bacon, and pasta. I will definitely be making this again.