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Chicken Club Pasta Salad Recipe

Chicken Club Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A flavorful and hearty chicken club pasta salad combining perfectly cooked pasta, crispy bacon, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing. This versatile dish is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a satisfying lunch, and is best served chilled for a refreshing taste.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (rigatoni, shells, rotini, penne)

Meat & Dairy

  • 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

Vegetables & Condiments

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 1 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta followed by the cooked chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, celery, green bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
  3. Add Dressing: Pour the ranch dressing over the ingredients and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Salt your pasta water generously—think sea-like salty water—to enhance flavor.
  • Al dente pasta ensures it stays firm and doesn’t get mushy in the salad.
  • Rinsing the pasta in cold water stops the cooking and maintains texture.
  • Due to the salt content in bacon, cheese, chicken, and dressing, additional salt may not be necessary.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days but does not freeze well.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the salad (approx. 300g)
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg