Best Chicken Salad Surprise Recipes

CAROLINA CHICKEN SALAD SURPRISE

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This recipe comes from Southern Living's 'The Casseroles Cookbook' (1971) and was submitted by Mrs. Hoyt Clark of Angelus, SC.

Provided by Van B

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups diced celery
1/2 cup minced green pepper
2 tablespoons minced pimientos
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Dukes)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup crushed potato chips
1 cup grated cheese
slivered almonds

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except potato chips, cheese and almonds and place in a casserole. Top with potato chips and cheese and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 768.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3, Protein 17.2

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

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This crowd-pleasing recipe for classic chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and snacking. Bits of celery, relish, and fresh herbs add texture and flavor while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add a tangy bite. Enjoy it just as it is, or add nuts or fruits. My favorite way to eat this is on toasted wheat bread with lettuce and tomato alongside a healthy serving of potato chips!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 3h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
¾ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup sweet relish
3 stalks green onions (white and light green parts only), minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHICKEN SURPRISE

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Make and share this Chicken Surprise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, thin (slice down if thick, I use boneless and skinless)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup milk
8 slices baby swiss cheese (can use more if you like lots of cheese)
6 ounces chicken flavor stuffing mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

Place chicken in bottom of shallow oven pan.
Combine cream of chicken soup, milk and half and half.
Spread soup mixture over top of chicken breasts evenly.
Sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes and Italian seasoning.
Place Swiss cheese slices over soup.
In saucepan, mix melted butter and 1 box of the stuffing (bread and all).
Spoon stuffing mixture over cheese slices evenly.
Cover pan with foil.
Bake at 450 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is done.

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD

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Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons shallot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Sliced chives, for garnish
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store bought

Steps:

Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.