Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 16 ounces medium shell pasta
  • 2 large chicken breasts (or about 2 cups previously cooked chicken)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix (or 1 1oz ranch dressing mix packet)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions (about 4 stalks)
  • 2.25 ounce can sliced olives (drained)
  • 8 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook your pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water when done.
  • Meanwhile; saute chicken breasts in a pan over medium-high heat, seasoned with salt and pepper, flipping after about 5 minutes. Cook until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before dicing.
  • In a medium bowl (or mason jar), combine sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, ranch dressing mix and garlic powder. Stir together till smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, diced tomato, cheese cubes, green onions, olives and bacon. Stir together to combine.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for 2 hours (or more) before serving.