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A vibrant bowl of creamy chicken salad featuring shredded chicken, chopped celery, and mayonnaise, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic white plate, surrounded by colorful vegetables and crispy bread slices, styled beautifully with natural lighting highlighting textures and colors.

Easy Million Dollar Chicken Salad for Family Dinners

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This delicious chicken salad combines shredded cooked chicken, fresh celery, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, seasoned to perfection for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

  1. Combine shredded chicken and chopped celery in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and stir well to combine.
  4. Garnish with chopped herbs if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can add diced apples or grapes for a sweet twist.
  • Best served fresh or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking chicken from scratch)
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg