This ranch chicken salad is perfect for an easy lunch during the week, and it’s so easy to throw together! Made with rotisserie chicken meat, cucumber, and homemade ranch dressing, it can be served as is, on sandwiches, or on flatbreads. You’ll have the chicken salad on repeat in your meal plan. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the bacon ranch chicken salad recipe
- 15 ounces cooked chicken (or rotisserie chicken), shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
If you enjoy quick and easy preps, this ranch chicken salad is a great addition to your meal prep rotation! This chicken salad looks very rich, but uses only 1/4 cup sour cream! You’ll love the flavors of chicken and ranch, with a bright and vibrant flavor profile. We use only easily accessible pantry staples, and chicken leftovers from a previous meal will also work great.
Directions
How to make the ranch chicken salad:
1. Transfer shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
2. Add seasoning: dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
3. Next, add sour cream, cucumber, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Mix well to combine and chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy! ❤️
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