Chicken BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

This is my personal favorite potluck side dish. The creamy dressing with the taste of savory bacon, the juicy tomatoes, and the crisp lettuce come together and create a taste like no other.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, and cut into bite sized pieces
3 cups bowtie noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups spinach leaves
3 cups romaine lettuce leaves
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 bacon strips, cooked and diced
½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup barbecue sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 avocado, diced

Equipment

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, noodles, spinach, Romain lettuce, tomatoes and bacon until fully combined.
In a smaller separate bowl, combine the ranch, barbecue sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Add the dressing to the salad.
Sprinkle with extra pepper and add avocado as a garnish.

Notes

You could use a rotisserie chicken if you don’t want to boil your chicken. If it’s an extra busy night, you could even go without it.

Nutrition

Calories: 393 kcal · Carbohydrates: 20 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 107 mg · Sodium: 755 mg · Potassium: 814 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 1918 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 32 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Salad