Savory Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts

Recipe Collection: Salads

Savory Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts elevates your meal prep with a perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and flavorful rice. This non-vegetarian American dish is gluten, dairy, and soy-free, making it a great option for gatherings or a refreshing lunch. The salad's texture and taste make it versatile for any occasion, whether served as a main dish or a side.

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Overview

This Zesty Chicken Rice Salad is a delightful dish perfect for potlucks or family gatherings. Combining the savory flavors of chicken-flavored rice with the crunch of water chestnuts and the creaminess of mayonnaise, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. Customize it with additional veggies or substitute shrimp for a seafood twist.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Soy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 13.8 Ounces (oz) package chicken flavored rice mix, packaged
• 0.25 Tablespoons (tbsp) butter
• 5 Cups (c) water
• 1 Bunch green onions, minced
• 8 Ounces (oz) can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 Cup (c) celery, minced
• 1 Cup (c) cooked chicken breast meat, shredded
• 0.5 Cup (c) mayonnaise
• 1 Pinch Worcestershire sauce, seasoned
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste

Steps

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice-vermicelli mix and butter. Cook and stir until the vermicelli is golden brown.
2. Slowly stir in the water and seasoning packet from the rice mix. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the cooked rice to a large serving bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
6. Once chilled, add the minced green onions, drained water chestnuts, minced celery, shredded chicken, mayonnaise, seasoned Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the rice.
7. Mix until well combined.
8. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Enjoy your homemade Savory Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts!