Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Tarragon Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Tarragon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds); 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup walnuts pieces; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon; 1 tablespoon snipped chives; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 4 celery ribs with leaves from the light green inner heart, finely chopped

Servings: persons

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds)
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup walnuts pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 celery ribs with leaves from the light green inner heart, finely chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a medium saucepan, cover the chicken breasts with water.
3
Add the bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
4
Reduce the heat to low and poach the chicken until white throughout, about 10 minutes.
5
Discard the bay leaf.
6
Transfer the chicken to a work surface and let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch dice.
7
Meanwhile, in a pie plate, toast the walnuts for about 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Let the walnuts cool, then coarsely chop them.
9
In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mustard, tarragon, chives and lemon juice.
10
Add the chicken, walnuts and celery, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat thoroughly.

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds), 1 bay leaf, 1/3 cup walnuts pieces, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Tarragon 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.

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Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Tarragon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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