Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chicken Pasta Salad filled with pasta, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and bell pepper.
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CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
This pasta salad is a crowd pleaser with veggies and chicken all in a creamy sauce!
INGREDIENTS
- PASTA
- TOMATOES
- GREEN BELL PEPPER
- CHICKEN – You can use rotisserie chicken or cook some seasoned chicken in a pan.
- CHEESE – I use cheddar cheese but a sharp cheese like Swiss, Provolone, or a sharp cheddar would be great.
- BACON
- RED ONION
- AVOCADO
MAKE AHEAD TIPS
If making this ahead of time add the avocado and the bacon right before serving!
OTHER SALAD RECIPES:
- Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
- Crunchy Pea Salad
- Keto Broccoli Salad
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
- Frito Corn Salad
- BLT Pasta Salad
- Pizza Pasta Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
- Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chicken Pasta Salad filled with pasta, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and bell pepper.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken, (rotisserie works here)
- 12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
DRESSING:
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix the dressing in a small bowl and add to bowl. Toss to coat. Note: IF making ahead of time, don't add the avocado or bacon until right before serving.
