Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts with skin; 1 quart (950 ml) chicken broth (I used water); 1 rib celery; 1 onion, halved; 1 cup (225 ml) Ranch Dressing; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Poppy Seed Dressing; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) minced celery; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; Salt and Pepper to taste; Addition Poppy Seed Dressing to pour on top (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Poach chicken in broth (water) with rib of celery and onion, halved for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender
2
Remove skin; debone and chop into bite-size chunks (or smaller if you wish).
3
Cool.
4
Add minced celery and finely chopped red onion.
5
Blend chicken with 1 cup (225 ml) Ranch dressing and 1/2 cup (125 ml) Poppy Seed Dressing.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Make chicken sandwiches or serve on bed of lettuce with fruit slices.
8
Drizzle Poppy Seed Dressing over all.
9
May need to add additional ranch dressing and poppy seed dressing if salad mixture is too dry.

392

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken breasts with skin, 1 quart (950 ml) chicken broth (I used water), 1 rib celery, 1 onion, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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