Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is packed with flavor and color! Rotini pasta, diced chicken, and a homemade ranch dressing make this tasty side dish!

⏱️ 90 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Hard ⭐ 5.0 (41) 👁️ 35 views
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Creamy Chicken Pasta SaladFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 12 ounces rigatoni (rotini, or penne)
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, extra for garnish if desired)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 3 g reen onions (sliced, plus more for garnish)
  • chopped fresh parsley (or dill for garnish, optional)
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 package ranch seasoning mix (or see notes for a from scratch version)

Steps

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water per the package directions. Drain well and run under cold water. Set aside.

  2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  3. Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

  4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories447
Protein12g
Carbs34g
Fat29g

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