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Chicken Salad
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
This easy to prepare, delicious chicken salad, with cranberries, celery and pecans can be eaten as is, or served in pita bread or rolls for a great sandwich.
Category: Entree Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad
Servings: 8 small servings
Calories Per Serving: 467 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts (frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery (I use 3 stalks-slice each stalk in thirds lengthwise, then chop)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (can also use walnuts)
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper , to taste (approx. 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper-more, as needed)
  • Red leaf lettuce leaves (to serve salad on top of-this is optional, but it looks pretty!)
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Instructions
  1. Place frozen chicken breasts into a large saucepan. Cover completely with water. Cook on HIGH for 45-50 minutes (until chicken is done). Remove from heat. Remove chicken to a cutting board and let cool.
  2. In a large salad bowl, place the celery, pecans, raisins, dried cranberries, and red onion.
  3. Once the chicken has cooled off (to the touch), cut it into 1 inch cubes. Add the chicken to the salad bowl.
  4. Add the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Taste salad. Add additional salt and pepper, to suit your taste. I usually have to add a bit more. When ready, cover salad with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours or more (the longer the flavors have time to come together, the better!)
  6. When ready to serve, place a few red leaf lettuce leaves onto serving plate. Arrange salad into a mound in the center of the lettuce. Serve, and enjoy!
  7. Keep leftovers covered and refrigerated. Will keep for several days!
Recipe Notes

Prep time includes time for cooking the chicken, but does not include refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 467 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 321mg14%
Potassium 433mg12%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 210IU4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.