Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Make this chicken bacon ranch pasta salad in less than 30 minutes for a high-protein, lightened-up comfort food you can serve as a side or main dish!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: All American

Diet: Low Fat, Low Salt

Servings: servings

Calories: 297kcal

Cost: $10.00

Dice the chicken and place in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Set aside once cooked.
16 ounces chicken breast, uncooked
In that same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the grease. Then, chop the bacon into small pieces.
8 slices bacon
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Strain and set aside.
8 ounces gluten–free pasta, uncooked
In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, mix together the yogurt and ranch seasoning until combined.
1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 ranch seasoning packet
Add the cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion, and bacon, to the mixing bowl and gently stir until combined. Top with sliced green onions, if desired.
10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved, ½ small red onion, diced
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Substitute Tips - 2 Tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning mix can be substituted for a 1 ounce ranch seasoning packet.

Time-Saving Tips - Use rotisserie chicken or meal prepped chicken breast and precooked bacon to save time.

Servings Tips - This recipe makes 8-10 side dish portions or about 4 main dish portions.