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Chicken Macaroni Salad

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"A macaroni salad with a twist- chicken! You may need to adjust the amount of mayonnaise once it spends some time in the refrigerator."
Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups macaroni
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 3 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. In a medium pot with boiling salted water cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 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.
  4. Add drained elbow macaroni to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.
  5. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2004 by FORDCHIK 
My family really likes this mac salad!! The only thing I do different is I use corn instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by Jeankitchen 
l made this for our dinner. But l made a little change l didn't put only 1/2 cup of mayonise... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by LV2COOK 
After a few changes this is a great "summer salad" to serve for dinner. First boil 2 lg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by Amy 
We loved it!!! I did do some changes though I added a finely chopped onion and about 1/2 tsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2007 by Shawni 
This is a great recipe with some minor changes. I think 3C mayo is WAAAYYY too much. I put in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by LUCKYKEL 
I am giving 5 stars because the salad was a pleasant surprise. Because it is the summer, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by bubba185 
mmmm! This was an excellent recipe! I used half as much mayonnaise and it still came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by mai 
I sauted the chicken in garlic and dried basil then set aside. I follow the recipes then add... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chicken Macaroni Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 699

  • Total Fat: 54.4g
  • Cholesterol: 91mg
  • Sodium: 544mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 30.6g

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