CHICKEN CAESAR MACARONI SALAD

Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad image

Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes to make this Caesar macaroni salad a little more hearty. -Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Caesar salad croutons, optional

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine chicken, artichokes, Parmesan, capers and macaroni. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Top with croutons and additional capers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.