🥘 Description
Chef Bae’s Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad is the perfect mix of comfort and freshness. Tender pasta tossed in a creamy dressing, juicy chicken, and crispy bacon bits make this dish rich, satisfying, and totally addictive—served cold or slightly chilled.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
300g pasta (penne or rotini)
2 cups cooked chicken breast (cubed)
6–8 slices bacon (crispy, chopped) 🥓
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Optional: cherry tomatoes or cucumber
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook Pasta 🍝
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente
Drain and rinse with cold water
2. Cook Bacon 🥓
Fry bacon until crispy
Chop into small pieces
3. Make Creamy Dressing 🥣
Mix mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard
Add garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper
4. Combine Everything
In a large bowl: pasta + chicken + bacon
Add cheese + green onions
Pour in creamy dressing
Mix until fully coated
5. Chill & Serve ❄️
Refrigerate 30–60 minutes
Serve cold for best flavor
🧠 Pro Tips
Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor 🍗
Let it chill before serving for deeper taste
Add pickles or corn for extra crunch
Don’t overcook pasta—it should stay firm
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 500–700 kcal
Protein: 30–40g
Carbs: 35–50g
Fat: 25–40g
