Friday, August 19, 2016

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!

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