Bacon Broccoli and Ranch Chicken Salad
A delightfully crunchy and flavor-packed Bacon Broccoli and Ranch Chicken Salad with savory bacon, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli, drizzled with tangy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 strips of bacon
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 oz broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 a large shallot or one small shallot
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy (about 6-8 minutes).
- Let the bacon cool for a minute and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet with a teaspoon of bacon grease, add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes on each side).
- Prepare the Broccoli: In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green, then plunge them into an ice bath.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the bacon, cooked chicken (sliced), broccoli, chopped shallot, and ranch dressing until everything is well coated.
- Chill for best results in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
This salad is versatile and can be customized with various add-ins like avocado, nuts, or cheese. Great for meal prepping!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bacon salad, Chicken salad, Ranch dressing, Broccoli salad, Backyard barbecue
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