Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is perfect for a side dish or main course and holds up well in the fridge, making it great for meal prep! High-protein, gluten-free-friendly, and easy to make dairy-free, too.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Colander
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 24 ounces (1 ½ pounds) chicken breast
- 8 slices thick cut bacon
- 8 ounces pasta any shape, gluten-free if needed
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 ranch seasoning packet
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Dice the chicken, and cook it in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Set aside.24 ounces (1 ½ pounds) chicken breast
- Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon until slightly crispy so it’s easy to chop. Let cool, then chop into small pieces.8 slices thick cut bacon
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.8 ounces pasta
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion, chopped bacon, yogurt, and ranch seasoning.10 ounces grape tomatoes, ½ red onion, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 ranch seasoning packet
- Mix: Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Serve or portion: Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep.
Notes
*Use dairy-free Greek yogurt, if needed.
Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 58gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1224mgPotassium: 1137mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
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