Amazingly Good Chicken Salad Recipe

This legendary chicken salad recipe, passed down from a friend, is a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for parties or a special lunch, this recipe makes enough for 48 delicious homemade finger rolls (crescent roll dough, easily made in a bread machine). The creamy, flavorful chicken salad is even better the day after you make it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 125.3 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazingly Good Chicken Salad

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How to Make Amazingly Good Chicken Salad

  1. Boil 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts until tender (approximately 20-25 minutes).
  2. Cool completely. Once cool, shred or chop the chicken finely, removing any remaining bones or cartilage.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add the shredded chicken and mix thoroughly.
  4. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the chicken salad overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings. Add more mayonnaise for desired consistency and additional Italian dressing or salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve on homemade crescent rolls or your favorite bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

9g

Carbs

0g