Creamy Classic Chicken Salad
Creamy Classic Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with a tangy, herb-forward dressing that’s balanced by a hint of Dijon and lemon. It’s rich yet refreshing, perfect piled into sandwiches, scooped over greens, or served with crackers for lunches, picnics, or make-ahead gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Classic Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 51
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Season the chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place it in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and the chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; do not overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Remove from the oven, uncover, and let it sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Save any accumulated chicken broth.
- 5
While the chicken cools, make the dressing. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and the remaining salt and pepper; mix until well combined.
- 6
Break the chicken into large pieces and place in a food processor bowl. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred the chicken to your preferred consistency.
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour the dressing over the top; toss to coat. If you want more moisture, add the reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
- 8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.
- Calories 272.69 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 21.91 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 4.02 g 1%
- Total Fat 18.35 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.62 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.2 mg High 25%
- Sodium 267.74 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 24.14 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 77.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.2 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Classic Chicken Salad is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 272.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Classic Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Classic Chicken Salad?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Classic Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Classic Chicken Salad healthy?
- Creamy Classic Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 272.69 calories and 21.91 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 267.74 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.62 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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