Chicken Bacon Ranch Chickpea Pasta Salad

A delightful salad combining chickpea pasta, rotisserie chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing for a flavorful meal.

By @choosing_balance

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz chickpea pasta
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup romaine lettuce
• 6 strips cooked bacon
• 4 oz cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup green onions
• 8 oz chickpea pasta
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken
• 6 strips cooked bacon
• 4 oz cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup green onions
• 1 cup romaine lettuce
• 0.75 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
2. While the pasta cools, chop the rotisserie chicken into small pieces.
3. Shred or chop the romaine lettuce.
4. Dice the cooked bacon into small pieces.
5. Shred the cheddar cheese.
6. Slice the green onions.
7. In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and romaine lettuce.
8. Pour in ¾ cup of ranch dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Add more dressing if desired.
9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Give it a quick toss before serving.
10. This pasta salad is great for meal prep—store in an airtight container and add extra lettuce or dressing just before serving for the best texture.