Apricot Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

Craving a vibrant and flavorful lunch that's ready in minutes? This Apricot Pecan Chicken Salad is your answer! Sweet, juicy dried apricots and crunchy pecans elevate classic chicken salad to a whole new level. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying lunchbox staple. Made with leftover roasted chicken (or pre-cooked chicken breast), this recipe is both healthy and gourmet. Get ready to ditch the boring lunchtime routine and embrace this delicious and easy-to-make salad!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 417.4 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Pecan Chicken Salad

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How to Make Apricot Pecan Chicken Salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cooked chicken, ½ cup chopped celery, ½ cup dried apricots (chopped), ¼ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons chopped red onion.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the sour cream mixture over the chicken mixture.
  5. Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
  6. Serve immediately on dry wheat toast, crackers, or lettuce cups. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

30g

Carbs

8g