Description
A delicious and easy-to-make BBQ Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta, shredded chicken, and a tangy dressing for a perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or chickpeas.
- Add diced bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg