Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad (Homemade Dressing!)
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is loaded with veggies and cheese and smothered in a tangy dressing. Perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces medium shell pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts or about 2 cups previously cooked chicken
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix or 1 1oz ranch dressing mix packet
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
- 2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions about 4 stalks
- 2.25 ounce can sliced olives drained
- 8 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook your pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water when done.
- Meanwhile; saute chicken breasts in a pan over medium-high heat, seasoned with salt and pepper, flipping after about 5 minutes. Cook until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before dicing.
- In a medium bowl (or mason jar), combine sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, ranch dressing mix and garlic powder. Stir together till smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, diced tomato, cheese cubes, green onions, olives and bacon. Stir together to combine.
- Cover and place in the fridge for 2 hours (or more) before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 644cal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 1mg