This hearty and delicious Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad is perfect for warmer weather get-togethers and potlucks. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time making for easier entertaining!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, vegetables
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 335kcal
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Ingredients
12ouncespastacavatappi, rotini, fusilli, farfalle, penne, or bowtie
8ouncesranch dressing
½cupbarbecue sauce
1-2garlic clovesminced
½mediumred onionthinly sliced
1green pepperthinly sliced
½cup shredded parmesan cheeseadditional for garnish
1poundcooked chickendiced
½cupcooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
For the dressing, whisk together ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and garlic.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, onion, green pepper, parmesan cheese, chicken, crumbled bacon, and the prepared dressing. Mix until combined well, cover, and refrigerate.
When ready to serve, pour in a serving bowl and top with additional parmesan cheese.