BEYOND THE GRAVE CHICKEN SALAD

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Always a huge hit!! Everyone asks "what did you put in this"??

Provided by Jill Cooks

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs. chicken breasts
2 quarts water
parsley sprigs
1 large onion, quartered
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 chicken bouillon cubes
DRESSING:
1/2 cup bottled italian salad dressing
1 cup mayonnaise (hellmanns)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash paprika

Steps:

  • 1. In large pot, bring water and seasoning to boil, add chicken and onion, lower heat and simmer 40 minutes. Remove from heat, cool. Shred chicken and refrigerate. (discard onion)....(I use mine in stew or soup for later use)
  • 2. Dressing: Blend well together.
  • 3. Salad: Toss shredded chicken with 1 cup of dressing and let stand at least 1 hour to marinate. Combine remaining dressing with: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon honey Add to chicken and mix well. Serve.
  • 4. If desired, add chopped pecans or can of sliced water chestnuts.

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