If you're limiting your use of ranch dressing to a mere salad topping, you are seriously missing out. This collection of recipes with ranch dressing will show you what a bottle of ranch can really do!

1/26

Ranch Chickpea Casserole

Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This vegetarian chickpea and rice casserole is creamy, cheesy and incredibly easy to make. You can always add chicken if you aren't a vegetarian and want some extra protein! —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 563 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1077mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 19g protein.
2/26

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

29 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 20 min
Servings:6 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: If you like spice, you'll love this dip. It's super cheesy and full of rich flavor, and it really has that Buffalo wing taste! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip (calculated without chips): 167 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
3/26

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Total Time:30 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: You’ll get flavors of ranch in every bite with this chicken sandwich. The chicken breast is coated in a ranch seasoning mix for its crisp exterior and then gets drenched in ranch dressing once assembled into a sandwich. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 860 calories, 43g fat (16g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 3830mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 52g protein.
4/26

Ranch Pasta

5 Reviews
Total Time:55 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this ranch pasta after making recipes for a bridal shower. It was party day and I needed to take some shortcuts! Everyone loves the simple Parmesan ranch white sauce, and it's easy to throw in veggies you have on hand. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 436 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
5/26

Baja Fish Tacos

22 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:35 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Crisp mahi mahi pans out beautifully when dressed up with fresh lime, cilantro and smoky adobo. One bite and you’ll be hooked on these baja fish tacos! —Brooke Keller, Lexington, Kentucky
6/26

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

12 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:10 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This chicken bacon ranch casserole is a dinner that both of my wonderful (but picky!) children will eat. I can easily make it ahead and then bake it right before serving. Sometimes I add 2 cups of cooked veggies, like peas or chopped broccoli, for a complete meal. —Rebekah Schultz, Mantua, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 495 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
7/26

Stuffed Sub Salad Sandwich

4 Reviews
Total Time:20 min
Servings:2
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This stuffed sub salad sandwich recipe uses a hollowed-out baguette for the bread. It's filled with a chopped blend of turkey, veggies, smoky bacon and peppery ranch dressing. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 949 calories, 44g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 2552mg sodium, 95g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 41g protein.
8/26

Herb Grilled Salmon

15 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I have a huge herb garden and love using herbs in almost everything I cook. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we eat a lot of wild-caught salmon, so I use fresh herbs in this moist and delicious grilled recipe. On cooler days, bake it instead. —Michelle Glassmeyer Wunsch, Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked salmon: 325 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.
9/26

Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken

26 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 586 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
10/26

Chicken Tostada Salad

5 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:10 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: If I don't have any tostada shells on hand for this speedy salad, I just heat taco shells, break them in half and lay them flat on the plates. It works just as well. Great Southwest flavor! —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 tostada: 322 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1364mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
11/26

Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad

38 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried many chicken salad recipes over the years, but this is my very favorite. It’s fresh, fruity and refreshing, and the cashews add wonderful crunch. Every time I serve it at a potluck or picnic, I get rave reviews—and ( always come home with an empty bowl! —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 661 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
12/26

BLT Wraps

8 Reviews
Total Time:15 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I used to make these easy wrap-ups for summer days at the lake with our entire family. These days, we love to bring them to picnics and days in the park. —Jonnah Burks, Brighton, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 409 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
13/26

Pea Salad with Bacon

45 Reviews
Total Time:10 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So I decided to combine the two, and it was perfect! This salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecues. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
14/26

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

2 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Hawaiian sweet rolls are stuffed with a chicken, bacon and ranch mixture, then coated in butter, chives and garlic for the ultimate sliders. It's a toasted, cheesy heaven that's easy to make and always tasty. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 336 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
15/26

Cucumber Pasta Salad

8 Reviews
Total Time:20 min
Servings:16
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion and green peas. Someone always seems to want the recipe! —Paula Ishii, Ralston, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 187 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
16/26

Copycat Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger

Total Time:35 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My niece fell in love with the quesadilla burger from Applebee's and challenged me to make it at home. She says this copycat Applebee's quesadilla burger recipe is pretty darn close to the real thing! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 925 calories, 67g fat (27g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 1640mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 53g protein.
17/26

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad

Total Time:2 hours 50 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and sons love chicken with blue cheese, so I created this salad. You can even make the chicken the day before and reheat when ready to serve. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 385 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1693mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.
18/26

Tuna-Filled Shells

7 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Hot tuna's a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. Dill also complements the fish nicely in this cream comfort food. It's a great change of pace from the traditional tuna casserole. —Connie Staal, Greenbrier, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 291 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 733mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
19/26

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

7 Reviews
Total Time:4 hours 10 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Buffalo chicken is a favorite in our household. Combine it with pasta and you have the ultimate comfort food. If you prefer less spicy food, the addition of sour cream, ranch dressing and mozzarella provides a creamy texture and cooler flavor that nicely balances the spice in this buffalo chicken pasta dish. —Kathy White, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 699 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1995mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 41g protein.
20/26

Creamy Herb Deviled Eggs

3 Reviews
Total Time:20 min
Servings:2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This variation of deviled eggs incorporates ranch dressing and Greek-style yogurt. The eggs fly from the serving dish at work. —Jenni Dise, Lakeside, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 54 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
21/26

Provolone Chicken Pizza

7 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Just pick up a ready-made pizza crust and rotisserie chicken on the way home, and enjoy a fresh, cheesy pizza in less time than it takes to order one not even half as good! —Shelly Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 306 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
22/26

Quick Corn Salad

3 Reviews
Total Time:10 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This sensational yet easy corn salad is a delight to serve because you can make it ahead, and it's an easy way to put garden bounty to good use. With colorful ingredients like corn, tomato and green pepper, it's also pretty in the bowl and on your plate. —Rita Reifenstein, Evans City, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 138 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1.500 fat, 1 starch.
23/26

Zippy Breaded Pork Chops

57 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Need a perky update for pork chops? Ranch dressing and Parmesan breading add a delightful zing. —Ann Ingalls, Gladstone, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 201 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
24/26

Grilled Potatoes with Bacon-Ranch Sauce

7 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:5
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: These potatoes are tender and good all by themselves, but pairing them with the sauce creates a perfect combination—a side dish compatible with any entree cooked on the grill. —Craig Carpenter, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup with 2 tablespoons sauce: 365 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
25/26

Baked Ranch Chicken

84 Reviews
Total Time:55 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A crunchy coating of cornflakes and Parmesan cheese adds delectable flavor to this zesty ranch chicken. The golden, crispy chicken is a mainstay dish I can always count on. —Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 254 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 959mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
26/26

Chicken Ranch Flatbreads

2 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: To get my son to try new things, I revamped this mini pizza. Mr. Picky ate it, so it’s definitely family-friendly, even for those with fussy tastes. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 pita pizza: 448 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein.