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Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

This easy chicken salad recipe is a guaranteed hit! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to make and is incredibly versatile. Serve it on salads, sandwiches, crackers, or enjoy it straight from the bowl. Inspired by a childhood favorite, this recipe has been perfected to bring you a delicious and simple summer meal that your coworkers (and family!) will beg you to make again and again. Add celery for extra crunch!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 129.8 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Salad

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How to Make Easy Chicken Salad

  1. Place 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pot and cover with 4 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from pot and let cool completely.
  4. Once cool, shred chicken using two forks or your hands. Place shredded chicken in a medium-sized bowl.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more, to taste).
  7. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  9. Serve on your favorite salad, in a pita pocket with lettuce and tomatoes, or with crackers.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g

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