A quick fix for picnics full of rich, creamy flavors and hearty goodness. Keep our Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe on hand for a quick meal, or eat it all in one quiet, highly enjoyable family sitting.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (1-ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¾ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, toss with the olive oil and set aside to cool about 1 to 2 hours.
- Stir the seasoning mix with the sour cream. When the pasta is cool, toss with the sour cream mixture, chicken, bacon and Parmesan cheese, if using. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving cold.
