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Classic Carol Chicken Salad

Classic Carol Chicken Salad That's Perfect for Any Gathering

Classic Carol Chicken Salad is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish ideal for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 1 pound chicken tenders or any boneless chicken cut
  • 1 tablespoon granulated chicken bouillon low-sodium version if desired
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix can use homemade ranch spices
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup Duke's mayonnaise can substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cup celery finely grated; can replace with diced apples
For Serving
  • croissants or lettuce leaves to serve the chicken salad

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken tenders in the Instant Pot along with water, granulated chicken bouillon, and ranch dressing mix. Secure the lid and set on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  2. Once done, release pressure, carefully open the lid, and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Finely grate the celery to add crunch and keep it ready for mixing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, grated celery, and salt. Stir well.
  5. Serve on flaky croissants or crisp lettuce leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This chicken salad is perfect for meal prep as it tastes better after chilling for a few hours. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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