BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz elbow macaroni or similar short pasta; salt, for pasta water; 1 cup ranch dressing; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish

This BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad from @dinnerin321 is a perfect make-ahead dish for any summer get-together. It combines tender pasta, cooked chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies in a creamy, tangy BBQ ranch dressing.

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Total

25 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

12 oz elbow macaroni or similar short pasta
salt, for pasta water
1 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish

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Instructions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your favorite pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain the pasta and set it aside to cool.
3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and minced fresh garlic to create the dressing.
4
Prepare the salad ingredients by chopping the cooked chicken and thinly slicing the green bell pepper and red onion.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced green pepper, sliced red onion, chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
6
Pour the prepared BBQ ranch dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.
7
Toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
9
When ready to serve, transfer the pasta salad to a serving bowl and top with additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese.