Chicken & Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
• 12 oz chicken breast, halved lengthwise
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups microgreens

Method

1. 1Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions then set aside to cool.
2. 2Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3Place chicken and bacon on baking sheet.
4. 4Cook in oven 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. 5Remove from baking sheet and let cool slightly before chopping.
6. 6In large bowl, toss cooled pasta and chicken with ranch dressing.
7. 7Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8Add cheese, tomatoes, cilantro and bacon.
9. 9Toss to combine.
10. 10Refrigerate 10-15 minutes to cool.
11. 11Top with microgreens and divide evenly between plates.