Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad

Creamy Chicken Macaroni Pasta Salad with lemon and dill. Simple ingredients, light but filling and perfect for lunch, dinner or a grilled side.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 25

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni pasta
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup diced red pepper
2 green onions thinly sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup loosley packed fresh dill stems removed and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water to al dente, according to package directions.4 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni pasta
Drain and cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, celery, red pepper, and green onions. Stir to combine.1 cup chopped cooked chicken
In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.½ cup mayonnaise
Add the mayonnaise mixture to the pasta mixture and stir until fully coated. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
Garnish with fresh dill fronds, if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.

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