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Chicken Macaroni Salad
A festive Filipino chicken macaroni salad with pineapple, cheese, raisins, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
45 minutes · Serves 8
Ingredients for Chicken Macaroni Salad
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups Lady's Choice mayonnaise
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (6.5 oz) bottle chopped pimiento
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Water, for boiling
How to cook Chicken Macaroni Salad
- 1.Bring 1 quart water and 1 tsp salt to a boil. Add chicken, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 22 minutes; cool and shred.
- 2.Boil macaroni in 3 quarts water with 1 tsp salt for about 9 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
- 3.Toss macaroni and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add pineapple, pimiento, bell pepper, raisins, carrots, relish, and cheese.
- 4.Fold in mayonnaise and garlic powder. Season with remaining salt and black pepper, then serve or chill until cold.
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