Dinner for 12
Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad
$6.57for 445 minServes 12
Bow tie pasta, chicken, bacon, corn, vegetables, and cheddar are mixed with a lemony herb dressing.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.18Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.89Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.83Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $3.82Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.70 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.64 per serving$6.57 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- salt (optional)
- 2 ears fresh yellow corn
- 16 oz mini bow tie pasta
- 12 slices bacon
- 12 oz grape tomatoes
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped english cucumber
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup pasta water (optional)
Steps
- Boil the bow tie pasta in a large pot of salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, then drain it.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then crumble it.
- Cut the corn from the cobs and chop the tomatoes, cheddar, cucumber, and green onions.
- Whisk the olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl.
- Toss the pasta, chicken, bacon, corn, tomatoes, cheddar, cucumber, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir the dressing into the salad and chill it for 10 minutes.
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