Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Loving the flavors in this super simple & delicious chicken bacon ranch pasta salad. As always, add in all your favorites to make your perfect version. Perfect as a side dish, a lunch, or an easy weekly meal prep.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Chicken
- Pasta
- Red pepper
- Peas
- Bacon
- Green onion
- Broccoli
- Plain greek yogurt
- Mayo
- Ranch seasoning
RECIPE VARIATIONS
- Dressing: Multiple ways to make this- see “NOTES” section under the recipe for more information!
- Chicken: Any kind… rotisserie, breast, thighs, leftovers in your fridge. Make it easy for yourself!
- Veggies: Of course, whatever you want.
Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Loving the flavors in this super simple & delicious chicken bacon ranch pasta salad. As always, add in all your favorites to make your perfect version. Perfect as a side dish, a lunch, or an easy weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken
- 8 oz pasta uncooked
- 1/4 cup red pepper
- 1/4 cup peas
- 3/4 cup bacon
- 1/4 cup green onion
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
DRESSING
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta & chicken, and bacon and allow to cool before adding to a large bowl.
- Add in pepper, peas, green onion, and broccoli.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add dressing to pasta salad and mix, evenly coating.
- Store in the fridge, allow to chill before serving & enjoy!
Notes
DRESSING OPTIONS:
- if you do not prefer Greek yogurt, substitute with sour cream or blended cottage cheese.
- if you do not want to use mayo, use 1.5 cups of alternative mixed with ranch seasoning.
- sub ~1 cup ranch dressing if you prefer that.
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