Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (356 g) can chicken breasts, in broth; 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup fresh tomato, cubed; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed (we like sharp); 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into half rounds; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 1/4 cup green onion, sliced; Dressing; 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or course ground black pepper); lettuce, enough to line a platter

Servings: persons

1 (356 g) can chicken breasts, in broth
1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
3/4 cup fresh tomato, cubed
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed (we like sharp)
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into half rounds
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
Dressing
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or course ground black pepper)
lettuce, enough to line a platter

1
Drain the chicken and reserve the broth.
2
Add the chicken broth to the saucepan you will cook the macaroni in; add enough water to just cover the macaroni; cook macaroni al dente, drain and run under cold water; cool completely.
3
Break up the chicken and add to a large bowl, add the cooled macaroni, tomato, cheese cubes, celery, cucumber and green onion; mix well.
4
In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and pepper; pour over the chicken/macaroni mix and stir lightly until well coated.
5
Line platter with crisp lettuce leaves and fill with salad. Refrigerate for at least one hour.

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (356 g) can chicken breasts, in broth, 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni, 3/4 cup fresh tomato, cubed, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed (we like sharp), and more.

Yes, Chicken Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Macaroni Salad

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