How to Make BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

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This BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad is great either as a side dish or as a meal by itself. It’s a family favorite of ours during the spring and summer!

It’s just as amazing when served with the chicken still warm from the grill or after the salad has been chilled in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta
• 1 cup California Pizza kitchen BBQ ranch Dressing – You can find this on Amazon or Walmart!
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken – either baked, grilled, cooked in the Air Fryer, etc.
• 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup canned corn, drained
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup corn chips (such as Fritos)

Directions

1. Place cooked pasta in a large bowl.
2. Add California Pizza kitchen BBQ Ranch Dressing and sour cream over pasta. Toss to mix.
3. Add all remaining ingredients, except corn chips, and stir to combine.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve and sprinkle corn chips on top just before serving.

You can also use most types of noodles, such as Penne, Farbelle, Cavatappi, or a gluten-free option.

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

Large Serving Bowls: There are so many choices for any budget! I love this beautiful stoneware bowl or you also can’t go wrong with this option from JC Penney for larger batches. For a higher-end choice, I love this white floral bowl by MacKenzie-Childs, as well this everyday bowl from her collection, which also comes in blue.

Individual Bowls: If you’d prefer to serve this BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad in individual or smaller bowls, Walmart has these beautiful gray stoneware bowls with silver rims that are so elegant! I also love this black-and-white coordinating set or this colorful terracotta Spanish style.

Kitchen Links: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.

Can I Prep This Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can cook and drain the pasta, as well as cooking the chicken and the bacon if you would rather have the BBQ Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad served cold. I’d recommend prepping within a few hours of serving so it doesn’t get soggy.

Storing Leftover BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

I always prefer using Tupperware containers and storing in the refrigerator, where it should stay fresh for 2-3 days. You can also use a Ziploc Bag!

Enjoy!

I always aim to find recipes that are fast and easy to shake up our dinner routine and this BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad checks all the boxes! For some additional recipes I think you’ll love, be sure to check out my Deviled Egg Pasta Salad, Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta, or this BLT and Bourbon Board.

Bon Appétit!

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