This Hot Honey Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, creamy, and savory flavors. It's irresistable as an easy make ahead, crowd pleasing dish for parties - just take it out of the refrigerator and drizzle with a little hot honey before serving!
Tender chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and rotini pasta are tossed in a creamy hot honey ranch dressing for an easy side dish that's perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Hot Honey Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
You will need
• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped scallions
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup hot honey, plus extra for drizzle
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
1. Cook the rotini according to the package directions, then drain and cool completely.
2. Combine the pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar, red onion, and scallions in a large bowl.
3. Whisk together the ranch dressing, hot honey, garlic powder, and pepper.
Pour over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
5. Drizzle with extra hot honey just before serving and enjoy.
Tips and tricks!
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
• Substitutions: Use cubed cheddar, rotisserie chicken, or pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
• Variations: Add corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
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