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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @badbatchbaking44 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • pasta (protein pasta or short pasta such as rotini)Grains340 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces, seasoned with spicy seasoning)Meat500 g
  • bacon (cooked and crumbled)Meat200 g
  • cheddar (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • green onions (sliced)Produce4 pieces
  • Greek yogurt (plain, for the ranch dressing)Dairy200 g
  • mayonnaisePantry60 g
  • ranch seasoningSpices15 g
  • milk (to thin the dressing)Dairy60 ml
  • olive oil (for cooking the chicken)Pantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

488kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
    • Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the bacon

    • Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisp.
    • Drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper and spicy seasoning.
    • Heat the olive oil in the pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
    Step 3

  4. Make the ranch dressing

    • Whisk the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning and milk in a bowl until smooth.
    • Adjust the consistency with a little more milk if needed.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble the salad

    • Combine the cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar and green onions in a large bowl.
    • Pour over the ranch dressing and toss until everything is coated.
    • Serve right away or chill for meal prep.
    Step 5
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