CHICKEN AND BACON MACARONI SALAD
This hearty pasta salad can double as a side or main dish. The addition of bacon and chicken make the macaroni salad. It may have simple ingredients, but the combination of flavors is perfect. Definitely prepare this ahead of time so there is time to chill. Once the flavors mingle together for a bit, the salad is even better.
Provided by Sue Faccone
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Fry bacon until crispy and put on a plate with paper towels to drain off the grease. Put aside.
- 2. Hard boil 6 eggs, about 7 minutes. Then peel under cold water and slice into pieces. Put aside.
- 3. Boil macaroni until soft. Add some oil and salt to the water prior to boiling. Removed and put in a colander to drain. Rinse with cold water until cool. Drain again and put in a large bowl.
- 4. Open can of chicken breast and flake (leftover chicken is also good for this recipe). Add the eggs and chicken to the macaroni mixture.
- 5. Crumble the bacon and add to the mix.
- 6. Cut the tomatoes into cubes and add to the macaroni.
- 7. Cut the onion into tiny diced pieces and add to the mix.
- 8. Season with garlic powder, parsley flakes, kosher salt and seasoned pepper (salt and pepper to taste).
- 9. Mix well until everything is combined evenly. Fold in the chopped hard boiled eggs.
- 10. Add mayonnaise. I start with a cup and mix to coat the entire mixture.
- 11. Then add around a half a cup as needed from there on until it is the consistency I like.
- 12. Once everything is mixed sprinkle paprika on top for color.
- 13. Refrigerate. It is best when it is allowed to get really cold. Enjoy!
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Maleficent
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Mutaki Saulo
[email protected]I can't wait to make this salad again.
nwosu chiamaka
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic.
Cringe Vibezz
[email protected]I'm always looking for new macaroni salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.
Clarence Hensley
[email protected]I love that this salad is so easy to make.
Toyosi Timileyin
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and bacon.
Samuel Getu
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni salad.
Kingsley Jackson
[email protected]This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the chicken and bacon are cooked to perfection.
Manuel Caballero
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Dickie Townsend
[email protected]I made this salad ahead of time and it held up well in the refrigerator. It was just as good the next day.
Saqlian Saqlian
[email protected]I used Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing. It was still creamy and delicious, but with fewer calories.
Mulaj Manjola
[email protected]I added some chopped celery and red onion to the salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!
MD Munna Ahmed
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for macaroni salad. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken and bacon.
RANA Sikdar
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect side dish. It was light and refreshing, and the dressing wasn't too heavy.
Yolanda Brassfield Michael
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad was flavorful and had a nice balance of textures.
budget glados
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the leftovers are just as good the next day.
Razibul Islam
[email protected]This chicken and bacon macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the combination of chicken, bacon, and macaroni.