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Chicken Macaroni Salad

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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. 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. 2.Boil macaroni in 3 quarts water with 1 tsp salt for about 9 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until al dente. Drain.
  3. 3.Toss macaroni and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add pineapple, pimiento, bell pepper, raisins, carrots, relish, and cheese.
  4. 4.Fold in mayonnaise and garlic powder. Season with remaining salt and black pepper, then serve or chill until cold.
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