A delightful and hearty pasta salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
14min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 8 slices bacon
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 200 g cheddar cheese
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 2 chicken breasts
- 240 ml mayonnaise
- 60 ml milk
- 120 ml ranch dressing
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 450 g rotini pasta
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into pieces.
Step 3
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Step 7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.