Chicken Macaroni Salad

User Reviews

5.0

3 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    493 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Macaroni Salad

This Chicken Macaroni Salad is a is a simple but big on flavor recipe to make for parties, potlucks, BBQs, holidays like Easter or any time the craving strikes. It's loaded with a creamy dressing, colorful veggies like carrots, bell pepper, celery and onion and best of all it has both chicken and bacon pieces for a boost of protein. You'll love how easy it is to make and that it can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main dish!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings

For the dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar or distilled vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

For the salad

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (1/2 lb.)
  • 1 cup chicken, diced (I usually just use rotisserie or any leftover chicken breasts)
  • 6 trips bacon, cooked and diced into small bits
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Once cool, place in a large mixing bowl or serving bowl.
  2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Add all of the salad ingredients to the macaroni, pour the dressing on top and stir to mix well. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired.
  4. Refrigerate 1-2 hours prior to serving. Garish with more parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Covered in a air tight container, it will last for 3 to 5 days in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Serving 1serving Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

3 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Mac Salad)

American, Hawaiian
4.8 (498 reviews)

Chicken and Egg Macaroni Salad

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

Filipino, American
5.0 (147 reviews)

Chicken Macaroni Salad

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe

American
5.0 (78 reviews)

Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Chicken Macaroni Salad

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

BLT Macaroni Salad

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Classic Macaroni Salad

American
4.0 (84 reviews)

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Oceania, American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

American
5.0 (30 reviews)

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

American
5.0 (18 reviews)