Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe with Nestlé Cream
A creamy and flavorful chicken macaroni salad featuring tender pasta, shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich Nestlé cream dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a delightful meal at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup Nestlé cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- ½ cup bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup green peas
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Optional fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the elbow macaroni, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, shredded chicken, chopped celery, diced bell peppers, and green peas.
- Add Creaminess: Pour in the Nestlé cream and mayonnaise. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Stir well to combine.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding ingredients like hard-boiled eggs or olives.
- This recipe can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.