Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh lettuce, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grilled or cooked chicken, sliced
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crispy
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens, chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- Optional toppings: ½ cup shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, avocado
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Crisp the bacon: Cook bacon in a separate pan over medium heat until crispy, then drain on a paper towel.
- Chop the lettuce: Wash and tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare toppings: Dice optional toppings and shred cheese.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, toss lettuce with desired toppings, then add chicken and bacon.
- Dress it up: Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Plate and present: Serve in bowls or platters, garnished with herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Using leftover chicken is a great time-saver! Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge, but keep the dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, bacon ranch, healthy salad, easy recipe, quick meal