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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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This easy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is a fun twist on a classic creamy pasta salad. Loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, diced cheddar, and plenty of creamy homemade ranch dressing – this pasta salad will quickly become a neighborhood favorite at your next backyard barbecue! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1–1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ounce packet of ranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 ounces cubed sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta just until al dente. Toss in olive oil and set aside to cool. 
  2. Combine sour cream, 1 cup of half and half, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, dried dill, and a few large pinches of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. If you’re making the dressing ahead of time, it will thicken as it sits in the fridge. Use the additional 1/2 cup of half and half to thin it out as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper after mixing. 
  3. Add pasta, rotisserie chicken, cheddar cheese, red onion, cooked bacon, tomatoes, parsley, chives, and green onions to a large bowl. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly. Enjoy!
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