EASY ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

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Pineapple and almonds give this chicken salad its tropical taste. Every forkful is loaded with chicken, making this a hearty luncheon entree. -Russell Moffett, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, chicken, eggs, celery and almonds. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in reserved pineapple juice. Pour over chicken mixture; mix well. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.