COLD CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

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Cold macaroni salad meets chicken salad... good recipe for leftovers. If you want more flavor add in your favorite fruit, veggie, or whatnot--such as celery, grapes, or frozen green peas. Happy eating.

Provided by Lori Roper

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 each skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
4 cups elbow macaroni
4 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
4 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 733 mg, Sugar 4 g

I Am Othien
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It worked out great!


Drogba Katanje
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nadun Bandara
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I love the addition of celery and onion to this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor.


Leandro Sanchez
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Mahnoor Alam
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I made this salad for my work potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ellie May
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This salad is so light and refreshing. It's perfect for a hot summer day.


Diamond Drew
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I love the combination of chicken, macaroni, and vegetables in this salad. It's so satisfying.


deenee Elijah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Quodwo Rockson
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a hit. It's a classic recipe that everyone loves.


Sjijo Moagi
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This is the best chicken macaroni salad I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Lilliana Figueroa
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I made this salad for my family last night, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Nana Kwesi
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Toni Williams
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


BB CT
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken macaroni salad. It's simple, but it's always a hit.


Ramjatan Ram
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Ndreka Astrit
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This cold chicken macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. It's definitely a keeper recipe.