Description
BBQ Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines rotini pasta, shredded chicken, and a variety of fresh ingredients, all tossed in a delicious ranch and BBQ dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro (if using) to the salad, and mix until incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- Substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg