Best Stir Fried Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipes

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COPYCAT KFC MACARONI SALAD



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Bring back the retro days of Kentucky Fried Chicken with this copycat KFC Macaroni Salad recipe. Long ago removed from the KFC menu, you can easily make and enjoy this signature side at home. -- And believe me, its taste is every bit as good as the original!

Provided by Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Categories     Salads

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c. (8 oz.) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 ribs celery, finely minced
1/4 c. finely minced carrot
1/3 c. diced sweet gherkin pickles
1 1/2 c. Miracle Whip
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 T. dried minced onion
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dry mustard

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni in salted water, according to the package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain again. Place in a large bowl.
  • Stir in celery, carrot, and sweet pickles.
  • Whisk together Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, dried minced onion, sugar, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
  • Combine mayonnaise mixture with the macaroni mixture and fold together until macaroni is well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld before serving. Stir macaroni salad before serving. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1790.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

STIR FRIED CHICKEN & MACARONI SALAD



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This has been in my recipe collection for many years, on a piece of paper that was torn in half long ago. I think it's time to save it here. It's a very healthy and tasty meal that I've always enjoyed.

Provided by windhorse23

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3/4 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup water
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces uncooked small shell pasta (shells, elbows, etc.)
15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta, and drain well.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add green beans and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook and stir until beans are coated and hot. Add water. Stir-fry until beans are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Add chicken, ginger, remaining salt and cook/stir until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat.
  • Combine pasta, kidney beans, green beans, chicken, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Serve hot or cold. It's great both ways.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE



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This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this recipe one evening, and it was a big hit with my family. -Janeen Longfellow, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND PASTA STIR-FRY



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Enjoy this tasty stir-fry made with chicken and pasta - ready for dinner in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 medium onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups ready-to-serve chicken broth
2 cups cubed chicken
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook asparagus, onions and 1 cup of the broth in skillet 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.
  • Add chicken; stir-fry about 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth, the basil, tomatoes, pepper and pasta. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 510 mg

ASIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Wonderful stir-fried veggie, chicken pasta salad that's great served warm or cold.

Provided by SERRYP

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces rotelle pasta
5 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
½ pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
½ head broccoli, cut into florets
½ head cauliflower, broken into small florets
¼ cup water
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place in large bowl with chicken.
  • In large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Cook carrots with 1/4 teaspoon salt until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove carrots, place in bowl with chicken and pasta. Add 2 tablespoons oil to wok and cook mushrooms with 1/4 teaspoon salt until tender, 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms and place in bowl.
  • Add 2 more tablespoons oil to wok, stir-fry broccoli, cauliflower and onion until coated with oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water, cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes, until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon and toss with pasta and chicken.
  • Mix in green onions, soy sauce and sesame oil, adjusting soy and sesame to taste. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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