1. Recipes

How to Make Cold Chicken Macaroni Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for enjoying refreshing and light dishes, and cold chicken macaroni salad is a delicious and satisfying option. This recipe is a great choice for picnics, barbecues, or any outdoor gathering, as it can be prepared ahead of time and served cold. Its creamy texture and tangy flavor make it a hit with kids and adults alike.

One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. You can add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and seasonings to make it your ow...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 cups elbow macaroni
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add chicken; continue to boil until no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle, then dice into small bite-sized pieces.
  • While chicken cooks, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  • At the same time, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes.
  • Remove eggs from hot water and hold under cold running water to cool. Peel and dice eggs.
  • Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, onion salt, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a large bowl. Mix in diced eggs, pasta, and chicken, adding a little more mayonnaise if too dry. Chill for at lest 1 hour, or up to 8 hours or overnight before serving.

    • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 733mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 206mg

    Categories

    Pasta salad recipes
    Chicken salad recipes
    Cold salad recipes