Best 3 Chicken Salad Surprise Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken salad recipe? Look no further! This article features a collection of mouthwatering chicken salad recipes that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a potluck gathering. From classic chicken salad to unique variations with avocado, bacon, grapes, and more, these recipes offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your chicken salad turns out perfectly. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your friends and family with these delectable chicken salad creations!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD



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A classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 green onion (diced (or chives or red onion))
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD SURPRISE



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This delicious recipe for chicken salad surprise is courtesy of Dr. Yvonne Butler.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Chicken Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups (20 ounces) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1/2 cup Red Delicious apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup low-fat Nayonnaise or low-fat natural mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Whole wheat bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken, apple, and grapes in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Add onion, Nayonnaise, cayenne, and salt to chicken mixture and toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until chilled before serving. Serve on whole wheat bread, if desired.

CHICKEN SURPRISE



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Make and share this Chicken Surprise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, thin (slice down if thick, I use boneless and skinless)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup milk
8 slices baby swiss cheese (can use more if you like lots of cheese)
6 ounces chicken flavor stuffing mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Place chicken in bottom of shallow oven pan.
  • Combine cream of chicken soup, milk and half and half.
  • Spread soup mixture over top of chicken breasts evenly.
  • Sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes and Italian seasoning.
  • Place Swiss cheese slices over soup.
  • In saucepan, mix melted butter and 1 box of the stuffing (bread and all).
  • Spoon stuffing mixture over cheese slices evenly.
  • Cover pan with foil.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is done.

Tips:

  • For a classic chicken salad, stick to the basic ingredients: cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onion. You can add other ingredients to taste, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, grapes, or nuts.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor. Look for a mayonnaise made with real eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of sugar or preservatives.
  • If you're using canned chicken, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad. You can also use leftover roasted or grilled chicken.
  • Chop the celery and onion finely so that they don't overpower the other ingredients.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served on sandwiches, crackers, or even as a main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a chicken salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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