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.

Provided by purple

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 544.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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