chicken macaroni salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 cups macaroni
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 3 cups mayonnaise
• 1/4 tablespoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs


• in a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. let rest until cool enough to handle, then shred with two forks. set aside 4 cups of shredded meat.
• in a medium pot with boiling salted water cook elbow macaroni until al dente. drain and rinse under cold water.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together the cooked chicken, drained vegetables, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise. add basil, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to taste.
• add drained elbow macaroni to chicken mixture. toss to coat.
• refrigerate for several hours before serving.