Refreshing Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Chicken Rice Salad with Crunchy Water Chestnuts elevates your meal prep with a perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. This non-vegetarian American dish is gluten, dairy, and soy-free, making it a great option for gatherings. Its light and satisfying flavor profile makes it ideal for summer picnics or potlucks.

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Overview

This Zesty Chicken Rice Salad is a delightful dish perfect for potlucks or family gatherings. With a combination of tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, this salad offers a refreshing and satisfying meal. It's easy to prepare and can be served chilled for a cool, summer treat.

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 water
• 1 Bunch green onions, minced
• 8 Ounces (oz) can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 Cup celery, minced
• 1 Cup cooked chicken breast meat, shredded
• 0.5 Cups mayonnaise
• 1 Pinch Worcestershire sauce, to taste
• 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 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, water chestnuts, celery, shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the rice.
7. Mix until well combined.
8. Chill in the refrigerator until serving time. Enjoy your Zesty Chicken Rice Salad!

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