Chicken Beef Beef Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Prepare for a flavor explosion with this ultimate Chicken Beef Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad! Loaded with tender chicken, savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing, this dish is a hearty and satisfying meal on its own. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a delicious weeknight dinner, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings together all your favorite comfort food elements.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta (rotini, fusilli, or penne)
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 12 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• 1-1.5 cups ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking ground beef)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat. Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside to cool.
3. In a separate pan or microwave, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
4. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooled ground beef, cooked chicken, and crumbled bacon.
5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thawed corn, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion to the bowl.
6. Pour the ranch dressing over all the ingredients. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley (if using).
7. Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is well coated with the ranch dressing.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Stir well before serving.