Creamy Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
A smooth, well-balanced chicken salad made with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a lightly tangy dressing. Simple ingredients come together quickly for an easy lunch or make-ahead meal.
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Servings: 3 cups
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (leftover shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, or 2 cans Costco canned chicken)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 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
- Finely dice the red onion and celery and set aside.
- Place the cooked chicken in a medium-sized bowl and shred or finely chop until evenly broken up.
- Add the chopped onion and celery to the bowl, followed by the lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until everything is thoroughly combined and creamy.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!