Chicken Blt Tortellini Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Chicken BLT Tortellini Salad—a perfect fusion of hearty and fresh flavors. Tender cheese tortellini, juicy cooked chicken, crispy bacon, and crunchy romaine lettuce come together with vibrant cherry tomatoes in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. Finished with an optional sprinkle of Parmesan for extra indulgence, this versatile dish works beautifully as a satisfying main course or a crowd-pleasing side for potlucks and barbecues. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chicken BLT-inspired pasta salad is the ultimate combination of comfort and convenience, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights and summer gatherings alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 793 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
