Best 6 Creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipes

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CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Macaroni is tossed with a creamy cilantro dressing and chicken, corn, black beans, onion and tomato.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the corn to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl.
  • Add the beans, chicken, onions, tomatoes and jalapeno to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY VEGAN MACARONI SALAD



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Whether you follow a plant-based diet or are just looking for a dairy-free alternative, this creamy macaroni salad is the perfect dish for your next summer BBQ or weeknight meal. We kept the same components of a typical creamy macaroni salad-tender elbow pasta, crunchy celery, sweet bell pepper, a hint of mustard and splash of vinegar-but swapped in vegan mayonnaise and vegan sour cream. Everybody will go back for seconds.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces vegan elbow macaroni (about 2 cups; see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup vegan sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 celery stalks, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 large red bell pepper, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, vinegar, parsley, mustard powder, onion powder, 3/4 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and combined. Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
  • Once the pasta is completely cool, fold in the dressing, celery, and peppers until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CREAMY CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD



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Lisa, who lives next door, gave me this recipe several years ago. This is really a delicious chicken salad. The red grapes and the brown in the sliced almonds will help to give it color and make it look more appealing, so do resist the temptation to used green grapes and/or blanched almonds. This is great as a potluck dish or as a meal on a hot day. As with any dish containing mayonnaise, please use caution and keep cool until serving. Keep any extras refrigerated for safety's sake. This is a meal for four very hungry people or as a side dish for over a dozen adults. Cooking time includes cooking the chicken and macaroni (at the same time) while cutting the grapes.

Provided by dogsandwoods

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 cups, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts, rinsed, cubed and sauteed
2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, dry
1 -1 1/2 cup red grapes, rinsed well and cut in half
3 celery ribs, rinsed and diced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
11 ounces mandarin oranges, canned, drained
romaine leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a small bowl, whip mayonnaise and 2 T sugar together. Taste for your preference on sweetness before adding the third tablespoon.
  • In a large bowl place chicken breasts, cut grapes, diced celery, sliced almonds and the macaroni. Toss ingredients together.
  • Add mayonnaise to the large bowl and stir to coat all ingredients.
  • Garnish with mandarin oranges.
  • Chill until time to serve.
  • May serve on individual plates that have been prepped with romaine leaves.

CREAMY MACARONI SALAD



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This is my own macaroni salad. I did not get it from my mother or my grandmother and I did not get it out of a book or off the internet. It is not Amish, Cajun, Mexican or any other description of the various macaroni salads that are posted on the internet. It is my own made up salad. It is designed after my own recipe #20155 that I have posted on Recipezaar (with 121 high reviews, thank you very much to those that have tried it). The dressing is mostly the same, but there are a few other ingredients in this salad that is not in my potato salad. I hope some of you will enjoy it as much as you did the other.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb large elbow macaroni, cooked to desired tenderness
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion
1 small red sweet bell pepper, finely diced
1/4-1/2 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (I like half and half) or 1 1/2 cups salad dressing (I like half and half)
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 lb bacon, prepared as in Homemade Fresh Bacon Bits

Steps:

  • Mix cooled macaroni, celery, onions, bell pepper and green olives together in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, sugar, salt, pepper and celery seed, stirring well.
  • Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture.
  • Stir in the crumbled bacon.
  • Serve chilled.
  • For another variation, omit the green olives, add sliced black olives and a container of grape tomatoes.
  • For a meal type salad, add diced cooked chicken or tuna fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 312.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.6

CREAMY MACARONI SALAD



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I have looked all over for a great macaroni salad; this one is it! It's easy and is a huge hit at every function I take it to. The sauce for this is a great creamy sauce. I like my salads to have a lot of creamy dressing, so I always make an extra half batch of the wet mix and add it as necessary to get the salad more wet because the pasta soaks up the sauce.

Provided by Mandy Franke

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely chopped carrots

Steps:

  • Mix salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, white pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni under cold water until cooled.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and evaporated milk in a large salad bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy; stir in seasoning mix until well blended. Mix macaroni, onion, green, red, and yellow bell pepper, celery, and carrots into the dressing until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD



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I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my changes didn't take away from the taste. This refreshing salad never lasts long at our house. Even if I double the recipe, my husband asks, "Why didn't you make more?" -Kristi Abernathy, Lewistown, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked small ring pasta
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, grapes, oranges, celery, almonds and onion. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whipped topping and salt. Add to the chicken mixture; stir to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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