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A bowl of pasta salad with shell noodles, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, and bacon pieces, mixed with a creamy dressing.
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Chicken Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

Chicken ranch BLT pasta salad with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for potlucks!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Corinne Schmitt

Ingredients

  • 8 oz medium shells pasta
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2.5 oz package bacon pieces

Instructions

  • Fill a medium or large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  • While the noodles are cooking, shred your lettuce if it isn't already shredded, and cut your tomatoes in half.
  • Transfer the cooked noodles and ranch dressing to a bowl and mix well to coat the pasta.
  • Add the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and bacon, then gently toss everything together.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

Notes

Double this recipe if feeding a crowd. Rinse pasta with cold water to stop cooking. Chill at least 1 hour for best flavor. Add extra ranch dressing if salad seems dry after storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 0.3mg