# BBQ Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad

Recipe by [Priya Raman](https://fridge.menu/en/u/priyaraman)

A hearty pasta salad with barbecue chicken, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables and a tangy homemade ranch dressing.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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![AI photo: BBQ Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/eh6wpzfd/793af87c7ac6602166040c45ed3c5d5f6959256095f7ba9a86c164321eb4b36e.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 400 g [Chicken breast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-breast) — diced
- 100 ml [BBQ sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bbq-sauce)
- 75 g [Bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 400 g [Pasta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pasta)
- 200 g [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — halved
- 1 pcs [Cucumber](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cucumber) — halved and sliced
- 100 g [Sweetcorn](https://fridge.menu/en/i/corn)
- 100 g [Mature cheddar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cheddar) — diced
- 120 g [Rocket](https://fridge.menu/en/i/arugula)
- 2 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — fresh
- 2 pcs [Avocado](https://fridge.menu/en/i/avocado) — diced
- 0.5 tsp [Chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground

### For the ranch dressing

- 100 ml [Buttermilk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/buttermilk)
- 100 ml [Greek yoghurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt)
- 3 tbsp [Mayonnaise](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mayonnaise)
- 1 tsp [Dijon mustard](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dijon-mustard)
- 2 tbsp [Chives](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chives) — finely chopped
- 1 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed

## Steps

1. Mix the chicken with the BBQ sauce in a bowl and leave to marinate briefly. (15 min)
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. (10 min)
3. Fry the bacon in a large pan until crisp, then chop roughly. (6 min)
4. Add oil to the same pan with the bacon fat and fry the BBQ chicken over medium heat, stirring, until cooked through. (8 min)
5. Put the pasta in a large bowl and mix with half the ranch dressing and the bacon. (2 min)
6. Add the BBQ chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, sweetcorn, cheddar, rocket, avocado and basil to the pasta. (2 min)
7. Sprinkle with chilli flakes, coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with the remaining ranch dressing. (1 min)
8. For the dressing: mix the buttermilk, yoghurt, mayonnaise, mustard, chives and garlic in a bowl until smooth, tangy and slightly runny. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (2 min)

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/bbq-chicken-ranch-pasta-salad-eh6wpzfd

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