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Serves
- 2Maple Leaf Prime® RWA Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1package, Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, diced
- 2tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2tbsp Old Bay Seasoning + extra if desired
- 500gRotini, cooked, drained and cooled
- 1pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½green onion sliced
- 1cup ranch dressing, prepared
- 1cup mayonaise
- 1tbsp lemon juice
- ¾cup mayonnaise
- 1clove garlic. minced
- ¾cup shredded cheddar cheese – optional
- In a large bowl toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil and seasoning to coat well.
- Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook chicken turning frequently until golden brown about 8 to 10 minutes or until and internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Chop chicken into bite sized chunks. In the same skillet add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, half the bacon, tomatoes, green onions, dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice and cheese if using. Stir well to coat.
- Add more mayonnaise if you like a creamier salad. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining bacon.
This is a great make-ahead recipe. Keep in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Portion it out for easy lunches!
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