Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad
A creamy Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and flavorful dressing. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 8 oz High Protein Elbow Macaroni
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- ½ cup Celery diced
- ½ cup Red Bell Pepper
- ½ cup Orange Bell Pepper
- ½ cup Carrots
- ½ cup Sweet onion
- ½ cup Dill Pickles chopped
- Salt and Pepper to season chicken
For the Dressing
- ¾ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta - Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken - Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken in a skillet until fully cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the Veggies - Dice the celery, bell peppers, carrots, sweet onion, and dill pickles into even-sized pieces.
- Make the Dressing - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine Everything - In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, chicken, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss until well combined.
- Enjoy- You can eat immediately, but chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes will let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Let it chill for flavor - let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Even-sized pieces - Cut the vegetables into small pieces for a consistent crunch.
- Cook pasta to Al Dente - Slightly firm pasta holds up better.
- Make-Ahead Friendly - You can prep the pasta, cook the chicken, and make the dressing. Combine just before serving.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Do not freeze, as the dressing can separate and the pasta texture can be altered.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 21gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2656IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg
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