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    Classic Chicken Salad

    Published: Apr 8, 2024 · Modified: Mar 9, 2025 by In Alexa's Kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    30 minute chicken salad

    Your new favorite classic chicken salad recipe

    I mean it, this classic chicken salad recipe is going to be your new favorite lunch time menu option. The best part about this recipe is you will have so many leftovers you won't even know what to do with all of it. Sandwiches, salads, and more. There will be so much chicken salad left to eat and and share. Let's dig into this tasty lunch recipe.

    Too busy to cook? This recipe is for you!

    Chicken salad is a classic recipe and perfect for those of you who are too busy to cook. This deli-style chicken salad recipe is something you can make that's fast and easy to make. This classic chicken salad recipe does just that for you. There's no hassle when it comes to whipping this recipe up. The only downfall is cooking the raw chicken. But if you want to skip that step you can get a full cooked rotisserie chicken to use.

    Get Crafty

    With a recipe like this chicken salad, you can add just about anything to this recipe as long as you keep the main ingredients in the mix. The main ingredients are mustard and mayo. Everything else can swap. I know some people like celery in their chicken salad but I strongly dislike celery. So I added chopped pickles instead along with red onions and cheese. It was so good and I couldn't stop eating it. Keep reading to get the recipe and make sure you leave a comment and rating if you make it.

    30 minute chicken salad

    Classic chicken salad

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    To cook the chicken:

    • 2 Chicken Cutlets Cooked
    • 3 cups Chicken broth

    Ingredients for after the the chicken is cooked

    • Seasoned Salt
    • Garlic Powder
    • Pepper
    • 1-2 tbs Mustard (depends how much you like)
    • 2 scoops of mayo (using a spoon)
    • Red Onions - chopped
    • Pickles - chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the chicken without seasoning in the broth to get tender. Once it's cooked, shred the chicken with two forks. Use your favorite seasoning after the chicken is cooked and shredded.
    • Add the seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper, mustard, mayo, onions and pickles to the bowl with the shredded chicken. If you need to make swaps feel free to do so. Enjoy with some lettuce or on a sandwich.
    Keyword chicken recipes, chicken salad, dinner recipes, lunch recipes

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