Best Delicious Easy Chicken Salad Recipes

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EASY QUICK DELICIOUS NO-MAYONNAISE CHICKEN SALAD



Easy Quick Delicious No-Mayonnaise Chicken Salad image

Oh, how my mother and I adore a good chicken salad sandwich, but the mayonnaise can be bit heavy at times. This recipe is super-easy and quick and really tastes gourmet. No one will be able to guess how simple it is!

Provided by butterscotchgirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 sandwiches, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream (can use lowfat if desired)
3 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning
3 tablespoons sweet pickles, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons onions, chopped (optional)
3 whole grain buns or 6 slices whole wheat bread
3 lettuce leaves
1 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • remove meat from chicken and cut into little chunks. i only use breast meat, but feel free to use dark meat also if you prefer.
  • mix together remaining ingredients in bowl.
  • fold in chicken.
  • spread a bit of dijon mustard on whole wheat bread or bun, put some chicken salad on there along with with lettuce and tomato.
  • enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 195.3, Sodium 316.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 56.3

EASY BUT DELICIOUS CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



Easy but Delicious Chicken or Turkey Salad image

Sometimes simple is best. Mayonnaise and a few, delicate seasonings are all your leftover chicken or turkey really needs to make a good lunch. Serve on rolls, wraps, crackers, bread, English muffins, whatever you like.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked chicken or 4 cups cooked turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise, to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
lettuce (optional) or spinach (optional)
tomatoes (optional)
rolls or bread

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt,and pepper. Adjust amount of mayo according to how wet you like your chicken salad.
  • Pile onto your preferred bread with greens and tomatoes.

DELICIOUS & EASY CHICKEN SALAD



Delicious & Easy Chicken Salad image

My husband and our friends absolutely love my chicken salad! I originally got the recipe from my father, but have adapted it slightly. Very easy to make and great on crackers, sandwiches, etc. You can also substitute turkey and make turkey salad - it tastes just as great! This recipe can be halved for a smaller batch.

Provided by txgirl9

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (12 1/2 ounce) cans white meat chicken breasts (drained)
8 hard-boiled eggs (peeled)
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup dill relish
1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to break down the large chunks of chicken.
  • Break the eggs apart with your hands by squeezing and crumbling them into the chicken.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Stir with a spoon until well mixed.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

EASY, SIMPLE, DELICIOUS CHICKEN SALAD



Easy, Simple, Delicious Chicken Salad image

This is a very simple but delicious chicken salad. It is sort of a clone of one that The Fresh Market makes. The first time I had it I made a Chicken Salad sandwich on Croissants. I enjoyed it so much, I decided to dissect the ingredients and make it myself. You can make it with a roasted chicken that you buy prepared at your...

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1.5 to 2 lb boneless chicken breasts or 1 shredded rotisserie chicken
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c mayonnaise (your favorite -i like dukes or blue plate the best)
1 Tbsp grated or minced sweet onion (optional)
2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. SKIP STEPS 1 Through 7, if using rotisserie chicken.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • 4. While seasoning the chicken, heat an oiled oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. .
  • 5. Add chicken breasts to hot skillet, cook 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip chicken and repeat on other side.
  • 6. Once both sides are lightly browned, take skillet off of heat and slide into preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked throughout.
  • 7. Once chicken is out of the oven and has cooled slightly, cut each breast in half and shred them with 2 forks, OR place them in the food processor, (or shred them with 2 forks). Pulse 8-10 times, or until chicken is shredded or chopped to your liking.
  • 8. Place chicken-either baked or rotisserie - in bowl with chopped celery and mayo; stir well. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper or more mayo if you like an extra creamy chicken salad.
  • 9. Enjoy as a salad on lettuce leaves, OR on bread, Croissants or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a tasty sandwich; OR enjoy it spread on crackers or apples for a yummy snack or hors d'oeuvres.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD {EASY & DELICIOUS} - PRINCESS PINKY GIRL



Greek Chicken Pasta Salad {Easy & Delicious} - Princess Pinky Girl image

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad. The perfect summer salad. Begin by cooking pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Season chicken with garlic salt, greek seasoning, and pepper and cook in a skillet over medium high heat, 5 minutes per side.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 16oz Pasta shells, cooked
3 thin sliced chicken breast
2 tsp greek seasoning
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups zucchini, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 cup feta cheese
1 cup pitted kalmata olives
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup avocado oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp fresh or dried oregano
1 tsp minced garlic

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside to cool.
  • Pat chicken dry and season chicken with greek seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil, the the oil heat for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and cook 5 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool, then slice chicken.
  • In a large bowl add cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, red pepper, feta cheese, and kalmata olives. Mix to combine well.
  • In a small bowl to make dressing whisk avocado oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, and minced garlic. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve salad. Then pour over pasta and mix well. Garnish with parsley and more greek seasoning if desire.

NIF'S EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN SALAD



Nif's Easy and Delicious Chicken Salad image

A favourite of ours. The grapes are awesome with the chicken and to me, the salt is necessary to have with the sweet grapes. This recipe makes enough for 2 sandwiches. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cooked white chicken meat, diced or shredded (you can grill, broil, steam the chicken or use a rotisserie chicken)
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise (I only use Hellmann's)
1/4 cup crunchy grapes, quartered (red or green)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together and keep cold until ready to use.

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