This Club Chicken Pasta Salad is a hearty, flavor-packed cold pasta salad loaded with rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. It brings all the classic flavors of a chicken club sandwich into one satisfying bowl. Tossed in a zesty Italian dressing with a hint of creamy mayo, it’s perfect for lunches, picnics, potlucks, or quick summer dinners.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Why You’ll Love This Club Chicken Pasta Salad
- Fast and easy — ready in just 30 minutes
- Uses rotisserie chicken for convenience
- Packed with protein, crunch, and flavor
- Perfect for make-ahead lunches or BBQ sides
- Customizable with your favorite cheeses or veggies
Ingredients
- 8 ounces corkscrew pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups cooked, chopped rotisserie chicken
- 12 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
How to Make Club Chicken Pasta Salad
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Gather and chop all ingredients. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble it. Cube the cheese, dice the vegetables, and chop the rotisserie chicken.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corkscrew pasta and cook until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Italian-style salad dressing and mayonnaise until fully blended. This creamy vinaigrette will coat the ingredients perfectly.
Step 4: Combine Everything
Add the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, cheese, celery, green bell pepper, and avocado to the bowl. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
You can serve this pasta salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate it for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor. Stir before serving.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Cheese swap: Try Monterey Jack or cheddar if you don’t have Muenster.
- Make ahead: Add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.
- Add-ins: Try cucumbers, red onion, or a handful of fresh chopped herbs.
- Meal prep: Portion into containers for a high-protein, ready-to-go lunch.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 486
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Sodium: 723mg
- Potassium: 520mg
- Vitamin C: 31mg
- Iron: 2mg