Description
A creamy, crunchy, no-fuss dish that feeds a crowd and combines tender chicken, chewy pasta, crisp vegetables, bacon, cheese, and a simple mayo dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups pasta (rotini, elbow, or shells)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack), shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup crunchy vegetables (like bell peppers, celery, and carrots), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then let it cool.
- Cook the chicken breast, cool it, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, cheese, avocado, and crunchy vegetables.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, rinse hot pasta under cold water to cool quickly, and avoid adding hot chicken or pasta to the mayonnaise. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American