The Best Chicken Salad Recipe – Creamy, Delicious & Easy to Make!
This simple and delicious chicken salad is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. It’s creamy, flavorful, and can be served on croissants, over lettuce, or even as a sandwich filling. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, diced
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or ½ tsp dried dill)
- 6 croissants (for serving)
- 6 Romaine lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and fresh dill. Stir until well blended.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble: Place a Romaine lettuce leaf on each croissant and spoon a generous portion of chicken salad on top.
- Serve & Enjoy: Best served chilled!
Notes
✅ Use Rotisserie Chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
✅ Add Crunch: Toss in some chopped walnuts, almonds, or grapes for extra texture.
✅ Make it Lighter: Substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayo.
✅ Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 487 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 679mg
- Fat: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg