Chicken-Gorgonzola Pasta Salad

Found this recipe in a Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake booklet Spring 2008 issue (the kind you find at check-out). It sounded so good and would probably make a wonderful lunch or a feature for a bridal/baby shower. I haven't made this yet but it will be made very soon! You may cook up your own bacon if not using precooked bacon. Prep/Cook Time is an estimate. The original recipe indicates start to finish is 20 min.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups each

Ingredients

• 7  cups  uncooked radiatore, pasta (nuggets, about 19 oz.)
• 4 1⁄2 cups  cubed  cooked chicken breasts (about 20 oz.)
• 1 (2 1/8ounce) package  precooked bacon, cut up into small pieces (about 15 slices)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 2  cups  fresh  baby spinach leaves, lightly packed
• 1 (16 ounce) jar  refrigerated  ranch dressing
• 1  cup gorgonzola, crumbled (4 oz)
•  bibb lettuce, if desired (optional)

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes and spinach.
3. Pour dressing over pasta mixture, toss until coated.
4. Fold in cheese.
5. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
6. To serve, line bowl with lettuce and spoon in salad.