Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad - Party Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main

Time30m

Serves10

Chicken breast, hardwood smoked bacon, Asiago, Roma tomatoes, and served with your choice of dressing. Serves 10 as a side.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let it cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
2
Cook the Bacon
In the same skillet, add the slices of hardwood smoked bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Once cooled, chop the bacon into pieces.
3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce. Make sure to wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly before adding it to the bowl.
4
Add the Ingredients
To the salad bowl, add the diced Roma tomatoes, chopped chicken, chopped bacon, and shredded Asiago cheese. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

5
Dress the Salad
Just before serving, drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and toss to coat. You can also serve the optional dressing on the side for guests to choose their preference.
6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the salad with extra Asiago cheese if desired and serve immediately. This salad serves well as a side for parties or gatherings.