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Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

Savor the Flavor: Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Bliss

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad is a flavorful blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for meal prepping or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken or canned chicken
  • 6 slices Bacon or turkey bacon
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or plant-based cheese
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion or chives
  • 1 cup Celery omit for smoother texture
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Mayo or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder omit if using fresh onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dill Powder or fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cook the bacon until crispy, crumble into bits, and add to the bowl.
  3. Chop the green onion and dice the celery; add them to the bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese into the salad mix.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix ranch dressing, mayo, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, dill powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold to combine.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Stir gently before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep bacon and celery separate until just before serving to maintain crunch.

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