Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 5 chicken breasts, cooked and coarsely chopped; 2 c. celery, coarsely chopped; 1 can water chestnuts, sliced; 1 (4 oz.) can whole mushrooms, rinsed, drained and halved; 1/2 c. toasted pecan halves; 4 to 6 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled; 1/2 c. sour cream; 3/4 to 1 c. mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; pepper, coarsely ground

Servings: persons

4 to 5 chicken breasts, cooked and coarsely chopped
2 c. celery, coarsely chopped
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
1 (4 oz.) can whole mushrooms, rinsed, drained and halved
1/2 c. toasted pecan halves
4 to 6 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled
1/2 c. sour cream
3/4 to 1 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
pepper, coarsely ground

1
Roast pecans by placing them on a cookie sheet for 10 to 15 minutes in 350u00b0 oven.
2
Watch carefully to prevent burning.
3
Combine chicken, celery, mushrooms, water chestnuts, pecans and about 3/4 bacon bits.
4
Blend sour cream, salt, lemon juice and pepper into chicken mixture.
5
Add enough mayonnaise to moisten salad thoroughly and toss lightly.
6
Chill thoroughly.
7
When ready to serve, garnish top with the rest of the bacon bits.
8
May be served in individual lettuce cups or on a lettuce-lined platter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 5 chicken breasts, cooked and coarsely chopped, 2 c. celery, coarsely chopped, 1 can water chestnuts, sliced, 1 (4 oz.) can whole mushrooms, rinsed, drained and halved, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Salad

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