Chicken salad recipe
Enjoy this Classic Chicken Salad, a refreshing and versatile dish perfect for any meal. Packed with flavor and customizable to your taste, it’s a go-to recipe for quick lunches or casual gatherings!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked chicken breast finely chopped (from 2 breasts of rotisserie chicken)
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion diced (or scallions or chives)
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth optional
- 1 teaspoon Dijon
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over salad, in a wrap, or in a sandwich
Notes
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Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn’t cover the chicken.
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Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it’s leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.
- Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and chop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 /2 cup, Calories: 131 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 50 mg, Sodium: 307 mg, Sugar: 1 g