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Best Chicken Salad Ever

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This Best Chicken Salad Ever is a creamy, flavorful, and refreshing dish perfect for lunch, parties, or snacks. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a tangy, creamy dressing, it’s the ultimate comfort food. Whether you serve it as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or on its own, this versatile recipe is easy to make and sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken (leftover shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken)
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks (with leafy tops), chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Ingredients:

    • Finely chop the red onion and celery.

  • Combine the Ingredients:

    • In a medium bowl, shred or break up the chicken.
    • Add the chopped onion, celery, lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
    • Stir until well combined.

  • Chill and Serve:

    • Refrigerate the chicken salad until ready to serve.
    • Enjoy as a sandwich, with crackers, or on a bed of greens!

Notes

  • Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad: Add dried cranberries and chopped pecans for a sweet, nutty twist.
  • Curry Chicken Salad: Stir in curry powder, diced apples, and golden raisins for an exotic flair.
  • Greek Chicken Salad: Add diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
  • Avocado Chicken Salad: Mash in some ripe avocado for added creaminess.

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