Chicken Macaroni Salad

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This creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad is the ultimate potluck side dish! Tender chicken, crispy bacon, celery, red onion, and bell pepper get tossed in a tangy homemade dressing for the coziest pasta salad recipe. Make it ahead for your next BBQ, picnic, or family dinner!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Chill Time1

Course: Side Dish Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup chicken breast chopped
1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
2 ribs celery finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped

Dressing

1 cup mayo
1/4 cup milk
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley minced
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool it down.
1 pound elbow macaroni
Make the dressing. In a bowl add all of the ingredients for the dressing and mix until well combined and smooth. Chill until ready to use (can make this the day before).
1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1 cup mayo, 1/4 cup milk, 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, celery, onion, and bell pepper. Top with about 3/4 of the dressing. Mix to combine.
1 cup chicken breast, 1/2 cup bacon, 2 ribs celery, 1/2 cup red onion
Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Store for 1 hour in the fridge for the flavors to come together. When ready to serve add the remaining dressing and mix to combine.

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