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A close-up of the prepared Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

A rich and flavorful chicken salad loaded with bacon, cheddar, and creamy ranch dressing – perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch.
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Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Ranch, bacon ranch chicken salad, cheddar cheese, chicken salad, low carb salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded Rotisserie chicken works best for convenience and flavor
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or light mayo for a lighter version
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing or light ranch dressing
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness
  • ⅓ cup cooked bacon chopped crispy bacon adds the best crunch
  • 2 tablespoon green onions chopped (adds a fresh savory flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder enhances the flavor
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl. Mix well until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine chopped rotisserie chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and cooked bacon.
  • Pour the ranch dressing mixture over the chicken mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on sandwiches, in salads, or in lettuce wraps for a low carb meal.

Notes

This creamy, protein-packed chicken salad makes a satisfying lunch and is perfect for meal prep. It's low carb and incredibly easy to put together in just 15 minutes!

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg