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Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

Savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad for Quick Lunches

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad combines tender rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch dressing for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken or canned chicken
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Celery chopped, or diced bell peppers
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or use all mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dill Powder or fresh dill
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by shredding the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Chop the green onion and celery, then add them to the mixing bowl with the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayo, plain Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, dill powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the chicken-bacon mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for enhanced flavor and ensure ingredients are well mixed for the best experience.

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