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Creamy Chicken Salad

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πŸ” Classic Chicken Salad brings together fresh and creamy flavors that make for a satisfying and versatile dish.
πŸ₯— This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner option that can be customized with your favorite additions.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken (rotisserie, leftover, or canned)

Β½ cup mayonnaise

1 rib celery, diced

1 green onion, thinly sliced (or substitute with chives or finely diced red onion)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

ΒΌ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

β…› teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ΒΌ teaspoon dried dill (optional)

1 cup chopped red grapes or peeled chopped apple

2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)

Diced hard boiled eggs

Instructions

1-Chop the cooked and cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces to make it easy to mix and eat.

2-In a medium or large bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, sliced green onion, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and dill if using.

3-Mix well to blend all the flavors, creating that signature creamy consistency.

4-Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed, tailoring it to your preferences.

5-Serve on bread, croissants, rolls, crackers, over lettuce, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a versatile presentation.

6-Optionally, mix in chopped fruit, nuts, or diced hard boiled eggs for added texture and flavor, making it even more exciting.

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Notes

πŸ¦ƒ For convenience, use rotisserie chicken or any leftover cooked chicken.
πŸ₯„ To reduce fat, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
🌿 Adding fresh herbs like dill enhances flavor and freshness.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 206
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 362mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg