Description
This Best Chicken Salad Ever is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Combining tender shredded chicken with crisp celery and onion, then tossed in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice, this chicken salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Whether using leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie, or canned chicken, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and serves six, making it ideal for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (leftover shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, or 2 cans Costco canned chicken)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 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
- Prepare the vegetables: Finely chop the red onion and celery until they are small and bite-sized to ensure an even texture throughout the salad.
- Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, break up, finely chop, or shred the cooked chicken so it integrates well with the other ingredients.
- Combine ingredients: Add the chopped onion and celery, lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the chicken. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld. Enjoy your chicken salad fresh and cold.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken, a rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken as convenient options.
- Adjust the seasoning with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper according to taste.
- Adding a pinch of celery seed can enhance the celery flavor if desired.
- Serve on bread, in wraps, or over greens for a versatile meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
