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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

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This creamy chicken pasta salad is quick, hearty, and family-friendly, loaded with rotisserie chicken, bacon, and cheddar in a tangy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Calories: 1013
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

For Salad
  • 1 pounds small pasta I used shells
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken cut into cubes or shredded
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • 1 pint plum tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons green onions or chives for garnish
  • 12 ounces thick bacon cooked and crumbled
Dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning 1 packet
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley diced

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. I like to drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta so it doesn’t stick together as it cools.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. If it seems to thick, you can use half and half or milk to thin it out as needed. 
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the salad ingredients and toss with half of the dressing.
  4. Reserve the remaining dressing and add it just before serving for the best flavor and texture.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1013kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 51gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 1356mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1572IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 391mgIron: 2mg

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