Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Servings 12 servings
Calories 433kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (About 3 cups)
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 medium Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 small red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 small green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion diced small
- 3 medium green onions thinly sliced
- 1 8 ounce block sharp cheddar cheese small cubes
- 1 1.0 oz packet dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water per the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl add pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, green onion and cheese. (reserve some bacon and green onion for garnishing)
- Whisk together Ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, garlic salt and lemon pepper. Add to the pasta and toss to evenly coat.
- Chill in an airtight container for at least 4 hours before serving garnished with cheese, bacon and green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg