Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad

"This isn’t your average macaroni salad. Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad turns that classic side dish into a hearty side dish thanks to a scoop of chopped chicken and a dressing that’s creamy and totally irresistible. It’s make-ahead friendly, potluck approved, and always a hit with grown-ups and kids. Why We Love Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad Serves A Crowd At A Potluck Or BBQ – Macaroni pasta salad is usually a hit at a potluck, but this version adds chicken so it could even be a light main dish. This recipe makes a large helping of pasta salad that can stretch when feeding a crowd, plus it’s easy to customize to your family’s taste. Quick To Prep – Using precooked chicken shaves a lot of time off of making this chicken macaroni pasta salad recipe, making it quick and easy to prep. I typically will prep this the night before we want to enjoy it as chilling it makes the flavors even better. Use Up Leftover Chicken – Have a little extra leftover rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breasts? This recipe not only uses it up, but you’ve also then got a complete meal in a bowl. This salad is cold and refreshing, perfect for when you don’t want to turn the oven on during a hot day."

Preparation Time20 min

Chilling Time1 hr

Cooking Time10 min