30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Million Dollar Chicken Pasta Salad
A creamy, flavorful pasta salad with chicken, bacon, cheese, and a tangy dressing. A classic crowd-pleaser!
Total Time
45
Yield
6
Calories
650 cal
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
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What You'll Need
Equipment:
Large pot, Skillet or grill, Large bowl, Medium bowl •
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Instructions
Cook Chicken: Season Chicken with Salt and Pepper. Grill, bake, or pan-fry until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Let cool and dice.
Cook Pasta: Cook Rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Cook Bacon: Cook Bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine all Sauce ingredients. Mix well.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked Pasta, diced Chicken, crumbled Bacon, diced Celery, diced Red onion, diced Pickles, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Add Sauce: Pour Sauce over the pasta mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.