Description
This Best Chicken Salad Ever is a quick, delicious, and versatile recipe perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying on its own. Made with cooked chicken, crisp celery, tangy red onion, and a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice, it is a refreshing and satisfying meal option that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (leftover shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, or 2 cans Costco canned chicken)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 pieces of celery (including leafy tops), chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop Vegetables: Finely chop the red onion and celery, including the leafy tops of the celery for added flavor and texture.
- Prepare Chicken: In a medium bowl, break up, finely chop, or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even mixing and ease of eating.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the chopped onion and celery, lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a creamy, well-coated salad.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the chicken salad until ready to use. This helps the flavors meld together and ensures a refreshing taste. Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or over greens.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut and added flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice or pepper if desired.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use low-fat sour cream.
- This chicken salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Add-ins like chopped apples, grapes, or nuts can enhance texture and flavor if preferred.
