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Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad captures everything we love about home cooking. It feels indulgent yet fresh, bringing everyone together without keeping you in the kitchen all day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded
  • 6-8 slices bacon strips, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing, homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped for garnish
  • Black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Let rest, then cube.
  3. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Slice cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, and thinly slice red onion. Add to the bowl with lettuce.
  5. Add cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  6. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Garnish with fresh chives and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

To keep the salad fresh, store components separately until ready to serve. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.