I have pleasant memories of Filipino-style Chicken-Macaroni Salad. This dish is one of Macrine's(RIP) favorite dish that she loved to prepare in almost every party and special occasions when she was still alive. Macrine was my spouse for over 63 years until her death last August. Here's her recipe:
INGREDIENTS
- 500g macaroni*
- 300ml Philadelphia cream cheese
- 250g chicken breast
- 100ml condensed milk (optional)-omit if you do not want it to be too sweet
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 3/4 cup red apples, cubed
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- Ground salt and pepper to taste
*Aside from macaroni, you can use other types of short cut pasta. Here are some examples: Mostaccioli, Penne, Rigatoni, Cellentani, and Rotini.
METHOD
- Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add in the chicken breasts and cook for about 15 minutes, or until cooked all the way through depending on the size. Once done, drain and set aside to completely cool down.
- Meanwhile, mix the condensed milk, cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Taste and adjust accordingly to your liking. Set aside.
- Then, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the macaroni and cook according to packet instructions. Once done, drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl together with the dressing.
- When the chicken breasts have completely cooled down, shred the chicken meat and add it into the mixing bowl together with the macaroni.
- Add all the other remaining ingredients and toss thoroughly until well combined. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for about and hour or two before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
The above recipe is similar to the following recipe below:
https://amcarmenskitchen.com/2015/12/14/filipino-style-chicken-macaroni-salad/
Meanwhile enjoy this Hot and Sour Soup, I purchased from our local Chinese restaurant via Doordash the other day.
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