Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad (Print Version)
Juicy chicken, bacon, and crunchy greens blend with pasta, cheddar, and ranch for a hearty, vibrant dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.5 pounds chicken breasts or tenderloins, diced into 2-inch pieces
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7 ounces romaine lettuce, shredded
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8 slices bacon, diced
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8 ounces dry rotini or fusilli pasta
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6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
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5 green onions, diced
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3/4 cup ranch dressing, homemade or store-bought
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1 to 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
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Pinch Salad Supreme seasoning, to taste
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1/2 cup croutons, roughly chopped
→ Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Ranch (Optional)
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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1 teaspoon dried chives
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 to 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk, as needed
# Steps:
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In a large pan, cook bacon slices over low heat until crispy. Remove and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pan drippings and discard the rest.
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Rub diced chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and generously coat with poultry seasoning. Sear chicken in reserved bacon drippings over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini or fusilli pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Drizzle most of the ranch dressing and toss thoroughly. Season with Salad Supreme seasoning to taste.
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Add shredded romaine lettuce, croutons, and remaining ranch dressing to the bowl. Toss together and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For a lighter option, substitute traditional ranch dressing with homemade Greek yogurt ranch.