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Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

BY :Bebs | Published: 12/19/ 2018 | Updated:10/27/ 2019 | 53 Comments

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Try this easy chicken macaroni salad recipe, loaded with shredded chicken, onions, carrots, and bell peppers. With a little sweet surprise from raisins and pineapple tidbits. Perfect as a side dish or even as a snack.

Chicken Macaroni SaladMaking this chicken macaroni salad has made me feel all nostalgic.

You see, even at a young age, our parents saw to it that we know what responsibility means. They did so by assigning each one of us specific house chores. Like, I was assigned to clean the bedrooms while my older brother, Norman, was in charge of the living and dining room. Andrea has the toilet and Glenda the stairwell. Dawn was just a baby then so she was exempted but later on, she also got a timeslot for dishwashing, which is like the initiation to the various level of tasks that depends on your age.

In addition to my daily chores, being the eldest daughter, I was the designated kitchen assistant to our Mama.Β  Β That means spending longs hours in the kitchen when we have to prepare for an occasion or for the holidays.

Macaroni Salad

The first task I remember having is to stir the leche flan mixture ...very slowly. I remember I needed to kneel on top of a chair to do it because I was not able to do it standing up from the floor.

Next assignment my Mama gave me was to peel and cut onions and other vegetables.

Chicken Macaroni Salad Ingredients

I can still remember how I hated chopping onions because of the all the tears it entails. Or how boring it was to cut carrots, bell peppers and celery in julienneΒ or brunoise (really tiny cubes) for a LumpiangΒ Shanghai, macaroni salad and pancit.

She was also very specific about having the uniform size and shape, as much as possible.

It would take me hours to finish chopping all the things she needed. There were usually loads of them since we usually prepare food for at least a hundred people in those days.

Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe

Every year, my Mama would let me do more than just chopping things. I was allowed to season and mix things! πŸ™‚ And then, later on,Β I was promoted to make the desserts and salads on my own.

While making this chicken macaroni salad and chopping the carrots, bell peppers and onions, the memory of those years spent chopping away vegetables came rushing back. But instead of feeling hatred or boredom, I feel grateful.

Thankful that my Mama insisted that I help her in the kitchen and learn how to cook from her. The exercise also taught me to have patience. And that the really good stuff requires time and extra effort and the result can be much more rewarding.

Easy Macaroni Salad

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Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

4.96 from 49 votes
Try this easy chicken macaroni salad recipe, with loads of chicken, onions, carrots and bell peppers. With a little sweet surprise from raisins and pineapple tidbits. Perfect as a side dish or even for a snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Course :Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Servings =8
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni - uncooked
  • 1 pound chicken breast fillet
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup onions - chopped finely
  • 1 cup carrots - cut brunoise/fine dice
  • Β½ cup green bell pepper - cut brunoise/fine dice
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 can (137g) pineapple tidbits
  • Β½ block cheese (Eden or Velveeta or cheddar)
  • 1 /2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • Β½ teaspoon salt - adjust as needed

Instructions
 

  • Cook elbow macaroni as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Place chicken in a pot and fill with water just enough to cover it. Add a little salt and bring to boil. Simmer for  10-12 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Remove from heat and drain. Shred meat using 2 forks.
  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients, except the cheese, salt, and pepper. and toss until well blended. 
     
  • Grate the cheese on top of the macaroni salad and mix. Season with salt and pepper according to preference. 
  • Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour to give the flavor time to blend together. Give it another toss before serving.

Notes

You can also make this chicken macaroni salad ahead and store it in airtightΒ containers.Β 
Properly stored, it will last 3-5 days in the fridge.
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Nutrition

Calories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 21gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 588mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2760IUVitamin C: 11.6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1.7mg
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  1. Hannilyn Tupas says

    January 01, 2025 at 1:20 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  2. malu says

    July 14, 2024 at 4:29 am

    5 stars
    It reminds me of my childhood and the tastes and flavours of favourite dishes. Thank you for your recipe πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      September 04, 2024 at 11:45 am

      My pleasure, Malu. happy that you like it.

      Reply
  3. Tita Bondoc says

    January 17, 2024 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    Affordable, easy to.prepare, my grandkids will love it!

    Reply
  4. KZE says

    November 28, 2023 at 6:25 am

    5 stars
    It tastes like my late mom’s macaroni salad recipe. Made few tweaks like no bell pepper and subbed honey crisp apple. Super delicious, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  5. che says

    September 08, 2023 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    Non Filipino friends loved it! they even asked for the recipe so I shared yours! Thanks! 😊

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      September 11, 2023 at 6:06 pm

      Aww...that is great, Che and appreciate you sharing our recipe.

      Reply
  6. Jc says

    July 18, 2023 at 12:33 am

    5 stars
    So good. I use cranberries instead of raisins lol

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 28, 2023 at 10:09 am

      Oh yes, I love dried cranberries and I am sure that tasted great!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        August 06, 2024 at 7:59 am

        4 stars
        At first I was unimpressed with this recipe, as I only let it sit for about 3 hours in the fridge before serving. I thought it was kinda bland. But the next day, it was great! I’d definitely prepare it the night before and let all the flavors meld before serving the next day. Has just the right amount of crunch and sweetness. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Bebs says

          September 03, 2024 at 8:11 pm

          This is absolutely true. Glad you ended up liking it, Julie.

          Reply
  7. Joey says

    May 17, 2023 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    Made it but used cranberries and pecans no raisons. So good

    Reply
  8. shirley says

    February 02, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and easy to follow. Thank You.

    Reply
  9. Cristina L.Lazaro says

    December 30, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you very much for sharing your recipe. I love your version. I tried it , and my family loved it!!

    Reply
  10. Emiry Yu says

    September 18, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe really helped me a lot since I always love savory chicken macaroni salad. Easy to follow and the ingredients are very affordable.

    Reply
  11. Charles says

    September 18, 2022 at 12:25 am

    5 stars
    Best tasting mac salad, however I substitute apple tidbits for the green bell peppers. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    Reply
  12. Donna says

    September 09, 2022 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    I made this many times already. My guest loved it. Thanks for the recipe .

    Reply
  13. M Yap says

    August 27, 2022 at 9:18 am

    4 stars
    I used rotisserie chicken, gluten free elbow macaroni, and added 2 more cups of Mayo and a can of fruit cocktail.

    Reply
  14. Raquel lisondra says

    December 30, 2021 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    So delicious

    Reply
  15. Mia says

    December 30, 2021 at 5:34 am

    5 stars
    This is the classic chicken macaroni salad which will transform you to your younger self in every bite. Thanks for always sharing these beautiful recipes which remind us of how it was growing up and by then sharing it with our children who likewise will grow up loving them just like us.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 04, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      My pleasure, Mia! So glad that you like our recipes.

      Reply
  16. Vanessa says

    December 29, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I just wanted to say I'm very thankful that you shared your recipe. It's very good and perfect for my picky Mother as I'm always nervous whenever I prepared food for them, they're so hard to please as she's a good cook herself. Anyway, she enjoyed it, and has no complaints about it. It's so easy, following your recipe and they're all well explained. God bless you always! ❀️

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 04, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      It's our pleasure and I am glad to hear that your mom approves it, Vanessa!

      Reply
  17. Francis says

    December 23, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    You're one of my favorite. Your ways and tips always help me. Thank you.

    Reply
  18. Anna says

    July 28, 2021 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Love all your recipes. And your website is always my go to for any dishes Filipino.
    May you continue to create more delicious recipe.πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 28, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      That is so nice of you to say, Anna! Thank you 😘

      Reply
  19. Cece says

    May 16, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is the recipe I'd been looking for! I made this for my birthday (sans chicken) and everybody loved it. A lot of the recipes I find are sweet, and I don't really like that
    This one hits the spot!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 19, 2021 at 10:56 am

      So we have similar taste, CeceπŸ˜‰!

      Reply
  20. January Johnson says

    January 01, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is the best. I made mine with small chop ham instead since I don't have thawed chicken. haha. but It came out really good. so yummy, my kids love it too. I will probably keep this one for every occasion. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 14, 2021 at 12:15 am

      That is great, January! Happy to know you and the kids like it.

      Reply
  21. Mitzi says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! I tried this for our noche buena. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      December 27, 2020 at 12:58 am

      Your welcome, Mitzi!

      Reply
  22. Vanina says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    One of my fave, i so love this recipe

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      Happy that you like it. Thanks for the 5 stars.

      Reply
  23. Leony says

    September 02, 2020 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    It's really awesome and reliable. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 18, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      Happy to hear it, Leony.

      Reply
  24. lucky2001 says

    May 12, 2020 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    very interesting.....😊😊😊😊

    Reply
  25. Cecille says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    Very tasty, and so easy to make, Thanks for sharing your recipe

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 28, 2020 at 12:52 am

      You are welcome, Cecille and thanks for the 5 stars.

      Reply
  26. Kevin says

    April 24, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Hi. Do I need to cook the carrots and bell pepper before mixing it with the ingredients? Or do I just peel it, chop it and mix with all the ingredients? Thanks

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 24, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      Hi Kevin, I get this a lot from our viewers on FB. I do not find the need to cook the carrots and bell peppers because they can be eaten raw like in other vegetable salads. And I find the added freshness and crunch to be quite delicious.

      Reply
  27. Tina says

    January 28, 2020 at 3:47 am

    I need some clarification. It says the recipe is 727 per serving. How much is a serving? In ounces or cups?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 28, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Tina, the nutrition calculation is done automatically by our recipe plugin. What it does is compute the total for all the ingredients and divide it into the serving given.

      Reply
  28. Norma Cuevas says

    January 26, 2020 at 11:22 am

    It’s interesting kind of easy recipe might be able to cook with out problems
    Thanks for letting me used your recipe

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 26, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      Our pleasure, Norma and happy you like them.

      Reply
  29. Carlos says

    January 07, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Very tasty

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 07, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks Carlos!

      Reply
  30. Aurea Villena says

    November 27, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    First timer here... excited to try tour recipes... thank you!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 27, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      Welcome, Aurea. I hope you like our recipes!

      Reply
  31. Mary Ann Therese Chua says

    November 23, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 23, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks Mary Ann..

      Reply
  32. Ella says

    December 22, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    Love your recipes, simple & easy to follow yet soo yummy my kids will surely like it, looking forward to cook more of your recipes! Good luck, more power!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      December 22, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Ella, I am glad you are happy with our recipes. Thanks for your nice comment and happy holidays to you and yours.

      Reply

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