chicken and bacon macaroni salad

How To Make chicken and bacon macaroni salad

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  Step 1
  Fry bacon until crispy and put on a plate with paper towels to drain off the grease. Put aside.
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  Step 2
  Hard boil 6 eggs, about 7 minutes. Then peel under cold water and slice into pieces. Put aside.
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  Step 3
  Boil macaroni until soft. Add some oil and salt to the water prior to boiling. Removed and put in a colander to drain. Rinse with cold water until cool. Drain again and put in a large bowl.
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  Step 4
  Open can of chicken breast and flake (leftover chicken is also good for this recipe). Add the eggs and chicken to the macaroni mixture.
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  Step 5
  Crumble the bacon and add to the mix.
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  Step 6
  Cut the tomatoes into cubes and add to the macaroni.
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  Step 7
  Cut the onion into tiny diced pieces and add to the mix.
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  Step 8
  Season with garlic powder, parsley flakes, kosher salt and seasoned pepper (salt and pepper to taste).
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  Step 9
  Mix well until everything is combined evenly. Fold in the chopped hard boiled eggs.
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  Step 10
  Add mayonnaise. I start with a cup and mix to coat the entire mixture.
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  Step 11
  Then add around a half a cup as needed from there on until it is the consistency I like.
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  Step 12
  Once everything is mixed sprinkle paprika on top for color.
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  Step 13
  Refrigerate. It is best when it is allowed to get really cold. Enjoy!
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