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Pasta Salad with Chicken and Bacon served in a colorful bowl

Pasta Salad with Chicken and Bacon

A delightful summer pasta salad featuring crispy bacon, sweet peaches, and a tangy hot honey dressing, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta (your choice, like fusilli or rotini) Cook according to package instructions
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken (diced or shredded) Use leftover chicken if available
  • 6 slices Bacon (crispy) Cook until crispy
  • 1 cup Fresh peaches (diced) A summer treat
  • 1 cup Charred corn Adds smoky flavor
  • 1 cup White cheddar cheese (shredded) Provides creaminess
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved) For juicy bursts
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil (chopped) For added flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sweet and spicy hot honey dressing Drizzle for flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, crispy bacon, diced peaches, charred corn, shredded white cheddar cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Gently mix in the chopped basil.
  4. Drizzle with the sweet and spicy hot honey dressing and toss until well combined.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This pasta salad keeps well in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Chill it for an hour before serving to let the flavors mingle beautifully.