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Chicken Macaroni Salad
This chicken macaroni salad is creamy, delicious, and perfect for any summer gathering. Made with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and crunchy veggies.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 308 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 12 ounces cooked chicken cut into bite-szied pieces or shredded
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Make sure to salt your water for added flavor.
- Once the pasta is al dente, drain the water and rinse pasta under cold water. Let the pasta drain thoroughly before proceeding to the next step.
- While the elbow macaroni is draining combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Add the cooked macaroni, cooked chicken, green onion, red bell pepper, celery, and red onion to a large bowl.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over everything and gently toss together until well-coated.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let it chill.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.