A hearty combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing mingling with perfectly cooked pasta, capturing the essence of comfort food while remaining light and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale:
8 oz Rotini pasta
2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup Ranch dressing
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta salad mixture. Gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
