Chicken Salad For A Crowd Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad For A Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 lbs chicken, bone in, boiled, season water with several teaspoons of chicken flavored bouillon; 2 2/3 cups mayonnaise, can use light, not fat free; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 2 small sweet onions, minced; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (to taste); 4 cups celery, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons beau monde seasoning, substitute celery salt; 2 bunches green leaf lettuce, any fancy lettuce; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded (optional); 40 croissants

Servings: persons

1
Boil the chicken breasts until no longer pink. Cool completely and cube or shred.
2
Peel and mince onion. Can use small to medium size.
3
Clean and thinly slice celery.
4
Combine mayonnaise, half and half, white pepper and Beau Monde. NOTE: *I add enough Beau Monde to see scant color in the mayonnaise, chill and let rest while the chicken is cooling. This will allow the flavors to blend.
5
Combine all ingredients with the chicken and cover and refrigerate over night.
6
Next Morning:
7
Taste test for additional Beau Monde.
8
Add more half & half or milk to thin and make creamier if desired.
9
OPTIONAL: Finely shred iceberg lettuce and add to the chicken mixture. This stretches the amount of chicken salad and makes it lighter in texture.

4722

kcal

Calories

223

Fat

Carbs

639

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 18 lbs chicken, bone in, boiled, season water with several teaspoons of chicken flavored bouillon, 2 2/3 cups mayonnaise, can use light, not fat free, 1 cup half-and-half cream, 2 small sweet onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad For A Crowd 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 For A Crowd

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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