ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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This is an old favorite of mine from childhood... but nowadays goes great for tea-parties when served on toast wedges or just plain, served stuffed into a tomato for presentation... or my husbands favorite way: sandwich style topped with a few pieces of crisp bacon with a slice of avocado between two pieces of white bread! This is great for using up leftovers from Rotisserie Chicken...

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 cups cooked chicken (I use food processor, but you can also use 2 forks & shred to a consistency similar to tuna or pulle)
1/3 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup pitted black olives, drained & chopped
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1/4 cup pinoli nuts, chopped (pine nuts)
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste garlic powder
1 dash oregano

Steps:

  • I use my mini-food processor to chop all of the ingredients except the chicken -- I just give them a few "pulses" per ingredient so they are not pureed in the food processor.
  • Mix mayonnaise, and cream cheese together in bowl until creamy. Stir in chicken & remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
  • *Can add more or less of the mayonnaise & cream cheese mixture according to taste/texture desired.
  • Note: you can buy the chicken pre-cooked or make it ahead of time. I recommend using all white meat.
  • Also, you can substitute the pinoli nuts with chopped almond slivers if budget-conscious.

Moaiz Khan
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This Italian Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthy lunch option. I love that it's packed with protein and vegetables. I also appreciate that it's a low-carb dish. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ashlee Strathman
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped celery and red onion for a little extra crunch. I also like to use a different type of dressing, like a balsamic vinaigrett


luwin boy
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This Italian Chicken Salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had time to meld together and the chicken was even more tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


M Waseem
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken salad turned out perfect. I love the balance of flavors. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Danielle Dudley
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors is amazing. I love the tangy dressing and the creamy chicken. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jitendra Mandal
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I made this chicken salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


9qwe
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken salad is so flavorful and moist. I especially love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. They add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Arman Nazir
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I've made this Italian Chicken Salad several times now, and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I also appreciate that it's a healthy dish that's still satisfying.


Syed Arman
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The chicken salad turned out great, and my family loved it.


Malia Waln
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This Italian Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. I love the combination of flavors and textures, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!


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