Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

Creamy, satisfying, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad is the perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, or quick weeknight meals. Featuring tender elbow macaroni, juicy bites of shredded chicken, and a colorful medley of crisp celery, sweet red bell peppers, and peas, this salad is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. The tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, ties everything together with a velvety finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this versatile recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to customize and great for meal prep. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, and watch this dish disappear from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Elbow macaroni
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Celery, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Add the salt and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Step 3

Add the cooked and cooled macaroni to the bowl, along with the shredded or diced chicken.

Step 4

Mix in the celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and thawed peas. Stir until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine.

Step 6

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1415.8 grams (1415.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3712

Total Fat 220.30g	282%
Saturated Fat 36.20g	181%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 698mg	233%
Sodium 3789mg	165%
Total Carbohydrate 236.90g	86%
Dietary Fiber 17.70g	63%
Total Sugars 28.20g
Protein 184.60g	369%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 2053mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 25.8%