With layers of rotisserie chicken, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, and pasta, this Chicken Bacon Pasta Recipe would be a hit at any potluck, outdoor BBQ, or even an easy weeknight dinner!
chicken bacon ranch pasta salad
It just wouldn’t be a classic pasta salad without ranch dressing! We love this version of pasta salad for all the layers of flavor and texture. Plus, you can use shredded rotisserie chicken as a recipe shortcut. Always a great idea!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS PASTA SALAD:
- 1 lb pasta, penne, macaroni, or bow tie style
- 1 cup, shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 slices bacon
- ¾ cup, ranch dressing
- ¾ cup, mayonnaise
- ¾ cup, shredded colby jack cheese
- ½ cup, chopped celery
- ½ cup, sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup, sliced black olives
- (optional, for topping) ¼ cup, chopped green onions
HOW TO MAKE THIS PASTA SALAD:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile cook up bacon in a skillet, cool, and then chop up.
- Drain pasta and add to large mixing bowl.
- Top pasta with shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped bacon, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, chopped celery, cherry tomatoes, and back olives.
- Gently mix to combine ingredients.
- Top with green onions and serve!
Start by boiling up a pound of pasta. I like using penne for pasta salad, but you could use macaroni shape, corkscrew, or even bow-tie pasta. Whichever you prefer!
Meanwhile, cook up the bacon in a skillet. So much flavor in this dish! The bacon tastes delish with the Hidden Valley Ranch. A perfect combo.
When the bacon is cooked and the pasta has cooled, you’re ready to add the remaining ingredients. Chop up the bacon, cherry tomatoes, and celery.
tools to have on hand when making ranch pasta salad with hidden valley:
- large serving bowl – conversation piece, large size, easy to clean
- skillet – nonstick, easy clean
Place pasta in large serving bowl and add shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon, shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, celery, Hidden Valley Ranch, and the olives.
Mix gently to combine. Top with chopped green onions if desired. Cool in the fridge or serve immediately. We love this dish alongside a BBQ main dish or with fresh, crusty bread on the side.
frequently asked questions
Does ranch dressing have eggs?
Yes, ranch dressing is mayonnaise based and mayo contains eggs.
Can you make chicken bacon ranch pasta with cream cheese?
Typically this is a warmed pasta so the cream cheese can melt in. There is a great recipe on the Pillsbury site for One-Pot Chicken, Bacon and Ranch Pasta!
How would you make buffalo chicken bacon ranch pasta?
I like to toss the shredded chicken in a little (or a lot) of buffalo sauce and then make the rest of your pasta salad as usual.
Chicken Bacon Pasta Recipe
With layers of rotisserie chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, ranch dressing, and pasta, this Chicken Bacon Pasta Recipe would be a hit at any potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta, penne, macaroni, or bow tie style
- 1 cup, shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 slices bacon
- ¾ cup, ranch dressing
- ¾ cup, mayonnaise
- ¾ cup, shredded colby jack cheese
- ½ cup, chopped celery
- ½ cup, sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup, sliced black olives
- (optional, for topping) ¼ cup, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile cook up bacon in a skillet, cool, and then chop up.
- Drain pasta and add to large mixing bowl.
- Top pasta with shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped bacon, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, chopped celery, cherry tomatoes, and back olives.
- Gently mix to combine ingredients.
- Top with green onions and serve!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 675Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 974mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 26g
[…] 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 371 Total Fat: 27g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 14g Cholesterol: 90mg Sodium: 410mg Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Protein: 26g © Alison Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish Some other great block party potluck ideas are this Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip and this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad! […]