🥗 Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
Description
This Classic Creamy Chicken Salad is packed with tender shredded chicken, a rich and creamy dressing, and fresh herbs for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. It’s ideal for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, lettuce cups, or meal prep. Ready in just minutes, this protein-packed recipe is perfect for lunch, picnics, or quick family meals.
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the diced celery, green onions, and chopped parsley.
- Mix everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Stir once before serving.
- Serve in sandwiches, wraps, croissants, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
💡 Tips
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this recipe.
- Add chopped grapes or dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.
- Chopped pecans or almonds add a delicious crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! It actually tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
Can I freeze it?
Freezing isn’t recommended because mayonnaise can separate after thawing.
Can I use canned chicken?
Yes, just drain it well before mixing.
🍽️ Servings
6 servings
🥗 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 1g