BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad will whip up in a snap! This easy recipe is full of zesty flavor and will soon become a favorite especially on those busy evenings. I love the combination of flavors from the creamy ranch to the crunch of the corn chips. The textures and flavors combine for a wonderful combination.
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We enjoy this salad cold, however you could also serve it warm. It’s up to you! It’s a wonderful pot-luck dish too. Who doesn’t love a BBQ Pot-luck with a little something different than the norm? Any way you serve the BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect. Try this recipe, and let us know what you think!
When I’m serving this BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad for dinner, I will mix up the sauce and get that set aside. Then quickly cook my pasta. I like this salad cold, so the earlier I can get my pasta done and cooling the better.
Thank goodness for a cold water rinse when it’s all done to help speed up that cooling process. Lifesaver for sure. While the pasta is cooking, I cut up my chicken if I’m using a rotisserie, or I quickly cook up Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot, either way it’s pretty easy to accomplish this while the pasta is cooking.
Then I just throw it all into a large bow and mix it all together. It really is just that simple. We also love this for Pot-luck’s too. However, I wait until we are ready to serve before I add the sauce other wise it tends to dry out a little bit, and I love it saucy!
However you choose to serve this pasta salad, you will love it. It’s so full of flavors and textures, it really is a party in your mouth!
What’s in BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad?
- 2 Cup Cooked Cubed or Shredded Chicken
- 1 Can Kidney Beans Rinsed and Drained
- 1 1/2 Cup Corn Rinsed and Drained
- Green Onions 1 bunch chopped and diced
- 1/4 Cup Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 lb Pasta
- 2 Cup Corn Chips
- 1/2 -1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Optional
How to make BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad?
- This recipe calls for Cooked Cubed or Shredded Chicken. Make Shredded Chicken in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker https://www.devourdinner.com/recipe/bbq-ranch-pasta-salad/ or use a Rotisserie Chicken cut into pieces. Then follow directions below.
- In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup Powdered Ranch Mix and Sour Cream. Mix until blended. Add 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In a large pot cook pasta. Follow directions on package. Rinse and drain pasta.
- In a large bowl combine cubed chicken, beans, corn, and pasta. Toss and miss all ingredients. Add sauce and mix to combine.
- Before serving add chips and lightly toss to combine. Add cheese on top.
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Don’t stop with just this salad, why not try these other Tried and True Pot Luck Salads too!
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
- Pepperoni Pasta Salad
- Strawberry Poppyseed Pasta Salad
- BLT Pasta Salad
- Taco Pasta Salad
- Mushroom and Garlic Noodles
- Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes with a creamy Pasta Sauce
- Ramen Pad Thai
BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Cooked Cubed or Shredded Chicken
- 1 Can Kidney Beans Rinsed and Drained
- 1 1/2 Cup Corn Rinsed and Drained
- 1 Bunch Green Onions Chopped and diced
- 1/4 Cup Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 lb Pasta
- 2 Cup Corn Chips
- 1/2 -1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Optional
Instructions
- This recipe calls for Cooked Cubed or Shredded Chicken. Make Shredded Chicken in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker https://www.devourdinner.com/recipe/bbq-ranch-pasta-salad/ or use a Rotisserie Chicken cut into pieces. Then follow directions below.
- In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup Powdered Ranch Mix and Sour Cream. Mix until blended. Add 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In a large pot cook pasta. Follow directions on package. Rinse and drain pasta.
- In a large bowl combine cubed chicken, beans, corn, and pasta. Toss and miss all ingredients. Add sauce and mix to combine.
- Before serving add chips and lightly toss to combine. Add cheese on top.
My grandkids would 💘 this dish I would differently use the pinto beans I like the ranch style they have one with onion and one with jalapeno peppers and the original kind. I will make it soon
My kids have loved it. It’s great to change up the beans or whatever you prefer, but the overall flavor and taste is great. Sure hope they love it too!
this sounds mouth-watering. I love anything with pasta!
Oh, what a colorful dish with some interesting food combinations. I’ve never had anything like this.
I just showed this to my friends, and they think we should try this one and make this at home, it’s quite expensive when you order pasta salad outside. 🙂
I like this! I love all these ingredients separately so I am sure they would be amazing together. I will have to try it.
This is the good stuff! I would love a bowl of this.
This pasta salad looks delicious! I am not that good with salads LOL but when they have protein they are more filling to me.
Oooo I’m a sucker for any pasta salad and THIS looks exceptional! Going to have to try.
Yummy, this looks so good! I love the touch of corn chips to add that crunch with the pasta!
This looks great! I am pinning this one for dinner this week! Thanks for sharing!
Mmm! This looks sooo good! I think this would be a perfect treat for Cinco de Mayo.
This looks like a lovely dish, I could switch the chicken for Quorn and easily enjoy this as a veggie too!
Mmmm, that sounds like the right combination of ingredients! Using a cool water rinse for the pasta is a great tip. It looks incredible and I can’t wait to try it out!
This looks so good! I never tried this before, this is a must try!
This recipe looks delicious! We need to make it soon. We are always looking for new dinner party recipes!
This looks SO delicious. I have to try this soon!
I had this at a party one time and it was really good. I think it had the Chilli Cheese Fritos in it though. I’d like to also try it with the regular Fritos. That sounds delicious!
Oh yes, the Chili Cheese Fritos would be excellent with this too!
I’ve never thought to add corn chips to a pasta salad. What a fun addition! I bet this is yummy with the combination of barbecue and ranch, too!
It’s so delicious! Love the combination of flavors.
Yep, this is dinner tonight, we have a sleepover scheduled and I think the boys will love this.
So Fun! It’s a great meal! Enjoy . 🙂
They loved it. My son friend told me to send his mother the recipe because he loves it so much. We used scoopable corn chips and my youngest two children ages (3&4) loved being able to eat dinner with their finger. This will become a staple in our house.
I love hearing this! And Scoop-able chips would be soo fun too! What a great idea for a group of kids. 🙂
This looks amazing and no one that I know of makes it – Yeah pot luck dish! These flavors sounds tremendous together and then add corn chips Yum!
This is a perfect dish to bring to a Pot Luck. Add the chips right before you serve so they stay nice and crisp. Enjoy!!
This looks too good not to eat! Will have to try this during the week.