This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is creamy, flavorful, and packed with all the things we love in a good pasta salad. It has tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, cheese, and pasta all tossed in a creamy ranch dressing.
This recipe has gotten over 3.4 million views across my platforms, and the feedback from my foodie community has been amazing. People have been telling me how much they loved it and how easy it was to make. One person even shared that they made it with whole wheat rotini and their granddaughter loved it. Another person told me they added avocado to theirs and said it turned out absolutely delicious.
This pasta salad is definitely one of my fiancé and I’s favorites. It’s incredibly flavorful, super satisfying, and it doesn’t take much effort at all.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Ingredients
- Colorful Rotini Pasta: The base of the salad. The spirals hold onto the ranch dressing really well.
- Romaine Lettuce: Adds freshness and a little crunch.
- Tomatoes: Bring a pop of color and juicy flavor.
- Red Onion: Adds a sharp bite that balances the creamy dressing.
- Shredded Cheese: Adds richness and a little extra flavor.
- Bacon: Crispy bacon brings that savory, smoky flavor that makes this salad so good.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Adds protein and makes the salad more filling.
- Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing: Literally the best ranch ever!!
- McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning: Adds extra flavor and that classic pasta salad taste.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Start by cooking the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and allow it to cool completely before assembling the salad. While the pasta cools, prep the rest of your ingredients. Chop the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, and rotisserie chicken.
I used rotisserie chicken from Sam’s Club. My fiancé and I never leave without grabbing one because it works for so many meals and is perfect for recipes like this. Once everything is prepped, grab a large bowl and add the cooled pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheese, bacon, and chicken.
Next, add the Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing. Ever since I tried this ranch, I haven’t bought any other ranch. It’s seriously that good and it’s perfect for this recipe. Toss everything together until the pasta salad is evenly coated. Finish by sprinkling McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning on top and mix once more before serving.
More Summer Salads You Have To Try
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out my Summer Salad collection, where I share even more salads that are perfect for warm weather meals.
Some of my favorites include:
Shrimp Mango Pasta Salad
Elote Pasta Salad
Grilled Chicken and Veggie Salad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a creamy, flavorful pasta salad made with rotini pasta, crispy bacon, rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and ranch dressing. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and allow it to cool completely.
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While the pasta cools, prepare the rest of your ingredients. Chop the romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, bacon, and rotisserie chicken.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheese, chopped bacon, and rotisserie chicken.
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Add the Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing to the bowl and toss everything together until the pasta salad is evenly coated.
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Finish by sprinkling McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning on top and mix once more.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 480kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 26g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
