Best 13 Chunky Chicken Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of our chunky chicken salad, a culinary symphony that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This classic dish, brimming with wholesome ingredients, is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in myriad ways. Whether you prefer the timeless charm of a traditional chicken salad sandwich, the delightful crunch of a lettuce wrap, or the refreshing zest of a zesty chicken salad pasta, this versatile recipe has you covered.

Dive into the treasure trove of tantalizing variations featured in this article. Discover the timeless classic, the chunky chicken salad with grapes and walnuts, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Delight in the tangy twist of the lemon-herb chicken salad, a burst of citrus that elevates the traditional recipe. For a touch of international flair, embark on a culinary journey with the Mexican-inspired chicken salad, a vibrant fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds.

And if you seek a lighter option, the Greek yogurt chicken salad is a symphony of health and taste, featuring creamy Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Craving a touch of spice? The buffalo chicken salad delivers a fiery kick, guaranteed to ignite your palate. For a refreshing twist, the avocado chicken salad offers a creamy, cool, and luscious experience.

With its versatility and delectable flavors, our chunky chicken salad promises a culinary adventure that will satisfy every palate. So, embark on this gastronomic journey, explore the diverse recipes, and savor the exquisite taste of chunky chicken salad in all its glory.

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

ANGEL'S CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD



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I made up this recipe after a similar sandwich served at a diner. It's not the same, but just as good.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cooked, boneless chicken breast half, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ onion, finely diced
2 dill pickles, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion and pickle; mix well.
  • Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Serve with lettuce on fresh crusty bread or bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1018.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

TARA'S SWEET AND CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD



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A sweet, but healthy chicken salad. The sweet secret is dried cranberries. Awesome on homemade bread or on crackers. I spread cream cheese on the bread or crackers, and top with chicken salad.

Provided by ABBIE 'N LILLI'S MOM

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
⅛ cup chopped dill pickle
⅛ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Without breaking up large chicken pieces, empty canned chicken into medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, pickle, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries; mix until well blended and very large chicken chunks are broken up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD



Chunky Chicken Salad image

Simple to prepare chicken salad that I make up for sandwiches. We never have left-over chicken, so I microwave chicken just to make this. Very basic but very good! P.S. Celery is listed as optional because my husband hates it...if I am only making this for him, I leave it out! :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed into 3/4 inch pieces (see note)
1/8 cup onion, chopped small
1/8 cup celery, chopped small,optional
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use Hellmann's Light)
paprika
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayo, onions, relish and 2 dashes or so of paprika.
  • Add chicken and fold into mayo mixture until well combined.
  • Taste and then add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Chill well and serve over lettuce or on your favorite bread.
  • Note: I microwave 2 boneless chicken breast halves sprinkled with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder for 5- 6 minutes for this salad.
  • If you are using left-over chicken, you may need to adjust the seasonings in the ingredients list.

PUBLIX CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD



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I got this a long time ago from the Publix Mayonnaise label. I think it is the same one they used to have in the deli there. This is great to take for potlucks, new moms, or grieving familes. I often double it. This is more of a salad to eat on a bed of greens and not so much to put onto a sandwich although I have put it into a pita before. Preparation time does not include cooking the chicken or carrots. Cooking time is the chilling time.

Provided by DeniseBC

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, steamed and chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Cook chicken however desired (I often poach in my steamer or bake). Cool and cut into large (about 1") cubes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine salt, basil, dill, lemon juice, white pepper, garlic and parsley with mayonnaise. Mix throughly.
  • Stir celery, carrots, onion and chicken into mayonnaise mixture. Mix well.
  • Cover and chill overnight or at least several hours before serving.

CHUNKY APPLE AND ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD



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I like this chicken salad because it is chunky, crunchy, and light. While I prefer to leave the skin on the apple for color and nutrition, you could remove it.

Provided by MandAs

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks
1 small apple, cut into chunks
1/4 cup almonds, whole
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Toss apple with lemon juice. Stir together with remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes (optional).
  • Serve on thick sliced bread, crackers, or a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 284.1, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 39.1

CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS - WW



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Make and share this Chunky Chicken Salad Wraps - Ww recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JESMom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup minced celery
2 chopped scallions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 tortillas
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine everything but the tortillas and lettuce in a bowl.
  • Spoon onto warm tortillas and and the lettuce.
  • Roll up and fasten with toothpicks.

FRESH & CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD



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I've served this twice to special guests at dinner parties, and both times, everyone loved it. People just kept coming back for more! -Carol Doggette, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
SALAD:
1/2 cup diced apple
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1 medium peach, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, diced
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 green onion, chopped
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apple with orange juice; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise and pepper until blended. Stir in the cantaloupe, peach, celery, raisins, walnuts, onion and apple mixture. Cover and refrigerate. , Drain chicken if necessary, discarding any excess marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Dice chicken and stir into yogurt mixture. Serve over lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHUNKY WHITE MEAT CHICKEN SALAD



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I needed something to make for my husbands lunch & was out of lunch meat. Went to the pantry & pulled out a can of chunky white meat Chicken Breast, Boiled some eggs & with a few other ingredients he had lunch in a flash. You can make a salad with a whole chicken as I have done on many occassions, but when pressed for time, the...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can(s) 12 1/2 oz. chunky white meat chicken breast, drained
5 medium gherkin pickles, chopped
1/2 medium onion, grated
1/4 c dijon mustard
1 c mayonnaise, or less if desired
4 large eggs, room temperature, (boiled & chopped)
1/2 tsp coarse grated black pepper
1 medium lemon, quartered
lettuce leaves (optional)
1 Tbsp chopped green onion tops, optional
assorted crackers or bread of your choice

Steps:

  • 1. Boil eggs then remove from heat. Let cool, then peel and chop and add to a medium size bowl. Note: I find that if eggs are allowed to come to room temperature before you boil them they are much easier to peel.
  • 2. Chop gherkin pickles and add to same bowl. Grate onion half into bowl as well. More if you prefer. Add DiJon mustard. Note: Grating onion instead of chopping allows you to have the flavor of onions without the big chunky pieces.
  • 3. Add mayonnaise.
  • 4. Drain chicken, and add to bowl.
  • 5. Mix all the ingredients together.Line platter with lettuce leaves, and lemon wedges.
  • 6. Add chicken salad & top with chopped green onions if desired. Add assorted crackers. I like to add fresh squeezed lemon juice on mine.
  • 7. Add your favorite garnish items, sliced Flat Pickles, Red Onions, Fresh Tomato Slices & Lettuce leaves.
  • 8. Serve on your favorite toasted sliced buns with tomato slices, flat pickles, & sliced red onions.

CHUNKY CHICKEN APPLE SALAD



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A recipe from www.mizfrogspad.com. I sometimes add a tablespoon of fat free plain Greek yogurt to add additional moisture without adding fat. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces cooked chicken breasts
3 tablespoons pecans, chopped (or walnuts)
1 medium apple, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Chill for one hour and serve.

HG'S SWEET 'N CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD - WW POINTS = 3



Hg's Sweet 'n Chunky Chicken Salad - Ww Points = 3 image

Hot Chick! Dozens of fat grams in chicken salad = bad news. Crunchy cucumbers, red grapes, and yogurt dressing on the other hand = GREAT additions. Here's HG's guilt-free answer to the notoriously fattening Waldorf chicken salad... HG Tip! If cooking your chicken from scratch, use nonstick spray (not oil) to keep the fat count down. **These short, sweet cucumbers rule in this recipe! But if you can't find 'em, any cucumber will do. Serving Size: half of recipe (about 1 cup) Calories: 145 Fat: 1.5g Sodium: 332mg Carbs: 14g Fiber: 1g Sugars: 10g Protein: 21g POINTS® value 3*

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, roughly chopped
1/2 cup kirby cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/3 cup apple, chopped
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon artificial sweetener (like 1 packet of Splenda)
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, sweetener, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
  • Coat the chicken in this mixture, and then stir in the chopped cucumber, grape halves, and chopped apple.
  • Then try not to pass out as you chow down on this insanely good chicken salad!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 274.1, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 23.9

NORMA'S CHUNKY CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



Norma's Chunky Cranberry Chicken Salad image

My own way of using left-overs! Well today I roasted a small 3 pound chicken for the two of us and had half of it left so I decided to rip the rest of the chicken into small pieces. Add some goodies and had my sweetie taste it. Well, guys and gals he loved it. I have made this in the past when family was visiting; using half of a...

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 of a small 3 pound roasted chicken, torn into small pieces
1/3 c chopped onion
2/3 c light mayonnaise (add more if needed)
1/3 c sweet pickle relish ( i used my own relish recipe)
2 celery stalks, chopped
2/3 c dried cranberries, chopped
1/3 c seedless green grapes, cut in half if desired.
salt and pepper to taste
a sprinkle of celery seeds
chopped walnuts (obtional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place torn chicken into a bowl
  • 2. Add onion, celery,dried cranberries and pickle relish. Stir to combine all.
  • 3. Add mayonnaise, salt and papper to taste and sprinkle with celery seeds.
  • 4. Stir all until all ingredients are blended well and covered with mayonnaise.
  • 5. Serve as a sandwish or over greens as a chicken salad.

CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS



Chunky Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans image

This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of pecans, sweet onion and celery. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1-1/4 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion, optional
Lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the chicken, grapes, pecans, celery and, if desired, onion; mix lightly to coat. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

~ CHUNKY ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD ~



~ Chunky Almond Chicken Salad ~ image

Another delicious Chicken salad I threw together. A definite family pleasing salad. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c cooked chicken breast, cubed
3/4 c mayonnaise
1 c fine chopped celery
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 c slivered almonds or more if you like
1/4 c fine diced, red onion

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, place all ingredients and carefully toss to coat with the mayonnaise. Serve on your favorite sandwich bread. My husband just devoured 2 of them.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken: For the best flavor, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are cooked until tender and juicy.
  • Choose your vegetables wisely: The vegetables in your chicken salad should be crunchy and flavorful. Good options include celery, carrots, onions, and red grapes.
  • Don't over-mix the salad: Once you've combined all of the ingredients, gently stir until just combined. Over-mixing will make the salad mushy.
  • Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. This will make your salad even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Chunky chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're serving it as a sandwich, salad, or wrap, this recipe is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this chunky chicken salad recipe is a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

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