Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad

By: Pamelabee 
"This is a simple to make recipe with Ranch dressing mix which gives it an extra kick."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can chopped green olives
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons paprika

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 393 | Total Fat: 22.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by C'Lee   view full review
UUUMMMM!!! That was probably the best variation of macaroni salad I have tried. I excluded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by Leah   view full review
I can not get enough of this salad!! I did make a few changes...I omitted the chicken since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by DREGINEK   view full review
Big name but great taste! I doubled the recipe, using 1/2 c mayo and sour cream while still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by Ms. Ritchey   view full review
Yummy recipe! I used 1/2 the celery because my hubby isn't a big celery fan, and I opted for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by arouse0930   view full review
This was a very tasty variation of macaroni salad. I didn't change anything and it came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Pamelabee   view full review
Thanks for everyones great reviews. I have since tried this recipe and instead of using canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by SSGOLAT   view full review
Excellent Flavor! I loved the ranch! I used miracle whip instead of mayo and I added a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by COGRANDMA4   view full review
I made a few changes but really liked this salad. I used small shells instead of elbow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by alyson_a   view full review
I doubled everything in the recipe except for the ranch dressing (still used 1 packet), and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2012 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very "simple", plus it's a great base for whatever add-in's you like or have on hand! I opted...

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