Ingredients
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- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles
- 6 oz cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed
- 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 12 oz cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded (about 3 breasts)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 package (2 tbsp) ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, cheese, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, bacon, and chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and ranch dressing mix until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture, stir gently to coat, and adjust to personal taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Last Step:
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Rinse macaroni well for the best texture.
Add seasonal vegetables for more flavor and crunch.
Can substitute chicken with turkey or ham for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 70