Best 7 Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipes

CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then shred with two forks. Set aside 4 cups of shredded meat.
• In a medium pot with boiling salted water cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together the cooked chicken, drained vegetables, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise. Add basil, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to taste.
• Add drained elbow macaroni to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Stir the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, dill, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
• Stir in the celery, eggs and carrots then stir in the chicken.
• Finally, toss in the pasta to combine then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving with freshly chopped parsley for garnish and crackers if desired.

SUMMER CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, mix chicken, peas, onions, celery, basil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water, then drain again. Add to chicken mixture., Mix yogurt, mayonnaise and remaining lemon juice. Add to salad and mix well. Add peaches and cheeses; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with pistachios before serving.

COLD CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add chicken; continue to boil until no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle, then dice into small bite-sized pieces.
• While chicken cooks, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water.
• At the same time, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
• Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, onion salt, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a large bowl. Mix in eggs, pasta, and chicken, adding a little more mayonnaise if too dry. Chill for 1 hour, to overnight.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cook corn according to package directions; drain and cool. , In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, corn, chicken, celery, egg, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

EASY CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni according to package instructions.
• While cooking, dice onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chicken.
• Put in bowl and add mayo and dressing mix.
• When macaroni is done, drain and rinse with cold water, and mix with other ingredients.
• Put in fridge until use, or use immediately.

EASY CHICKEN/PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding frozen vegetables and chicken to boiling water.
• Drain and cool.
• Toss with bottled dressing, serve cold.