Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad with Cheddar is a quick, satisfying, low-carb meal packed with savory ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and tender rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (Rotisserie chicken is recommended)
2 tbsp mayo (or light mayo for a healthier option)
1/4 cup ranch dressing (or light ranch dressing for a lighter version)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped cooked bacon
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayo, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, and cooked bacon.
- Pour the ranch dressing mixture over the chicken mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad on a bed of greens, in sandwiches, or wrapped in lettuce leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a tangier version, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt.
- To make this recipe spicier, add hot sauce or chopped jalapeños.
- Can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with appropriate substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
