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A close-up of the prepared Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote
A rich and flavorful chicken salad loaded with bacon, cheddar, and creamy ranch dressing – perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded Rotisserie chicken works best for convenience and flavor
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or light mayo for a lighter version
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing or light ranch dressing
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness
  • ⅓ cup cooked bacon chopped crispy bacon adds the best crunch
  • 2 tablespoon green onions chopped (adds a fresh savory flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder enhances the flavor
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Add ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl. Mix well until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chopped rotisserie chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and cooked bacon.
  3. Pour the ranch dressing mixture over the chicken mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve on sandwiches, in salads, or in lettuce wraps for a low carb meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy, protein-packed chicken salad makes a satisfying lunch and is perfect for meal prep. It's low carb and incredibly easy to put together in just 15 minutes!

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