Cindis Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipes

CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

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.

CINDI'S CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, add all the ingredients.
• Chill several hours before serving.
• Note: When preparing this salad, I added 3 cups of chicken or turkey, since I like more meat in mine. You can also substitute a mild cheddar cheese for the colby. I think Kraft's Creamy Cucumber Salad Dressing, makes this macaroni salad taste best, but you can use a regular ranch salad dressing.

COLD TUNA OR CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mayo, lemon juice, salt and tabasco sauce; blend well.
• Add macaroni, tuna or chicken, celery, onion and green pepper, mix well; over and chill 2 hours; toss the salad before serving.
• Suggestions: Use a different pasta, such as rotini or penne rigate.
• NOTE: prep time covers the chopping of veggies and cooking of pasta only; cooking time covers the assembly of the salad and chilling.

STIR FRIED CHICKEN & MACARONI SALAD

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.

EASY CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni according to package instructions.
• While cooking, dice onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chicken.
• Put in bowl and add mayo and dressing mix.
• When macaroni is done, drain and rinse with cold water, and mix with other ingredients.
• Put in fridge until use, or use immediately.