Chicken macaroni salad

Step 1

***To cook the chicken:

Step 2

Place chicken in a pot and add enough water to cover it by half an inch (over the chicken). Add 1 teaspoon salt and the onion and the peppercorns. Bring to a boil then simmer on low for 30 minutes, skimming occasionally.

Step 3

Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon (reserve the broth) and the shred the meat with 2 forks. Cool.

Step 4

***To cook the pasta:

Step 5

Cook the pasta in heavily salted water according to pack instructions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool.

Step 6

***To assemble the salad:

Step 7

Combine the pasta, chicken and the rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 4h.