Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad
Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad blends tender shredded chicken with crisp cucumber and sharp red onion for a cool, refreshing bite. The ranch dressing ties everything together with a tangy richness, while a hint of garlic and black pepper adds gentle depth. Perfect for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or stuffing into wraps and pitas.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred or cut it into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Combine the chicken, red onion, cucumber, garlic, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste.
- Calories 168.99 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 14.25 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 6.75 g 2%
- Total Fat 9.26 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.01 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 303.91 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.98 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 10.31 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 32.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 27.37 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.99 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cucumber, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 168.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Minced Garlic, Ranch Dressing. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 168.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad healthy?
- Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 168.99 calories and 14.25 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 303.91 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic 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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