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Chicken Macaroni Salad – Healthyish Foods

Chicken Macaroni Salad

Turn you chicken salad game upside-down with this healthy chicken macaroni salad. You guys asked me for simple, high protein recipes and this healthy chicken macaroni salad does not disappoint. It’s the perfect balance of protein, carbs, and flavor!
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Ingredients

Chicken Macaroni Salad

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
  • 1 cup cooked ditalini pasta, about ⅓ cup dry
  • cup red onion, finely diced
  • cup celery, finely diced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dill, freshly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon, freshly chopped
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • few turns cracked black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 pot for pasta
  • 1 pot for chicken
  • 1 colander

Instructions 

How to Make Chicken Macaroni Salad

    Boil the Pasta

    • Boil a pot of water, season it with salt, and cook the pasta according to the package. Once al dente, drain the water from the pasta and run the pasta under cold water to remove any excess starch. Drizzle with avocado oil and set aside.

    Boil the Chicken

    • Combine 50/50 water and chicken broth to a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the chicken breasts making sure they are covered by the liquid. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Drain the water and let the chicken cool before shredding it with two forks. The smaller the better.

    Make the Dressing

    • Combine 0% Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, light sour cream, fresh squeezed lemon juice, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh tarragon, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix well.

    Assemble the Dish

    • Add the diced red onion and diced celery into the bowl with the dressing. Next, add the shredded chicken, al dente pasta, and two chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix until well coated. Taste for seasoning. Serve and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the entire chicken salad, Calories: 288kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 171mg, Sodium: 226mg, Potassium: 612mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 316IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 71mg, Iron: 2mg