Best tailgate recipe ever. You're welcome

I have a staple that I take to every tailgate and cookout, and it’s so popular that sometimes I think people just invite me to their parties to get the dish. Just kidding. ;)

So if you’re looking for a super quick and easy dish that you can literally throw together for cookouts, tailgates, and even a weekday dinner, you’ve come to the right place!

May I introduce you to my famous Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pasta Salad!

It takes about 10 minutes to put together and it’s literally only 4 ingredients.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 package of cheese stuffed tortellini (you can find it in the refrigerated section). Go for the family size (18-20oz)
• 1 package fully cooked grilled chicken breast strips (16oz-22oz). These are in the refrigerated deli section
• 1 package of bacon. You can cook it yourself or get the pre-cooked. (16 oz or about 18 slices)
• Ranch dressing

DIRECTIONS:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions
• If you choose to cook the bacon yourself, cook it until it is crispy. If you choose pre-cooked bacon, microwave it according to the package instructions until it is crispy. Once cooked, chop/cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• Chop/cut the grilled chicken strips into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces
• Add the bacon, pasta, and chicken into a large mixing bowl. Add in the ranch dressing until all of the ingredients are wet. There’s no such thing as too much ranch dressing :)
• Refrigerate until it’s time to serve so that you can serve it cold. ENJOY!