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.

Submitted by purple
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 cups macaroni

  • 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

  • 3 cups mayonnaise

  • ¼ 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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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

699 Calories
54g Fat
22g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 699
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g 70%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 545mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 399mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.