Gathering the right ingredients is crucial for making this Crispy Chicken Chipotle Pasta Salad. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 cups rotini pasta
• 1 pound crispy fried chicken strips, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Lime wedges for serving

These ingredients come together to create a salad that is far from ordinary. My cooking philosophy encourages using fresh, accessible ingredients, and this recipe is no exception.