BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

It's been way too hot to cook around here lately! And who want's to eat when it's 100º with 96% humidity? Not me!

This dish is a quick and easy meal for those kinds of days. Buy a rotisserie chicken then all you have to do is boil the pasta. So easy. 

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad 

Prep time: minimal    Cook time: about 10 minutes+chill time

1 pound box Cellentani or Cavatappi pasta, cooked according to package directions

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup real bacon bits

2 tomatoes, diced

fresh herbs, chopped

¼ cup barbecue sauce

BBQ-Ranch Dressing

1 cup ranch salad dressing

½ cup barbecue sauce

The ingredients minus the real bacon bits. Oops.

 In small bowl mix the ranch dressing and ½ cup barbecue sauce. 

Toss the cooked chicken with the ¼ cup barbecue sauce.

Add the BBQ coated chicken, cheese, bacon bits, diced tomatoes, and herbs to the cooked pasta. Stir.

Add the BBQ-Ranch Dressing and stir will. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

  

You can add any veggie that you like. I used what I had on hand and what the family likes. 

The amount of servings you get out of this depends on whether this will be your main dish or a side dish. I'd say 6-12 servings.

Enjoy! 

Until next time!