Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad a try. This dairy free recipe serves 8. One serving contains 539 calories, 24g of protein, and 27g of fat. Head to the store and pick up bacon, ranch dressing, chicken breasts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. In bacon drippings, cook chicken over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
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Remove from heat; cool.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, adding peas and carrots during last 3 minutes of cooking time.
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Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
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5
In large bowl, toss bacon, chicken and onions.
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6
Add pasta, peas and carrots.
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Add dressing; toss to combine.
8
Garnish with tomato.
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings8
Health Score21
Dish TypesSalad
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