Chunky Chicken Salad or Sandwich Recipe

Name: Chunky Chicken Salad or Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Canned White Meat Chicken Breast, Well Drained; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 Green Onions, Finely Sliced; 1 Celery Stalk, Finely Diced; 1/4 whole Fuji Apple, Diced (use Up To 1/3 Of The Apple If Desired); 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 cups To 1/3 Cup Craisins Dried Cranberries, Optional; 1/4 cups To 1/3 Cup Cashews, Chopped, Optional; 6 Romaine Lettuce Leaves; 6 Slices Swiss Cheese; Bread Or Rolls For Sandwiches

Servings: persons

2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Canned White Meat Chicken Breast, Well Drained
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
2 Green Onions, Finely Sliced
1 Celery Stalk, Finely Diced
1/4 whole Fuji Apple, Diced (use Up To 1/3 Of The Apple If Desired)
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 cups To 1/3 Cup Craisins Dried Cranberries, Optional
1/4 cups To 1/3 Cup Cashews, Chopped, Optional
6 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
6 Slices Swiss Cheese
Bread Or Rolls For Sandwiches

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Drain the cans of chicken really well and place the chicken in a medium bowl.
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Add the mayonnaise and mix well.
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Add the onions, celery and apple and mix well.
4
Add salt and pepper and mix to combine.
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Add Craisins or nuts if you are using them.
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Mix to combine and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve as a salad or toast bread and serve as a sandwich.
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I used those new sandwich thins to make my sandwich today and toasted it first.
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It was super yummy and I saved calories on the bread!
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For sandwiches: Use 2 slices of your favorite breadtoasted is best.
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Top one of the pieces of bread with some of the chicken salad.
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Add 1 slice of your favorite cheesewe like Swiss.
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Top with some lettuce and the top slice of bread.
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For salad Add about 1/2 3/4 cup chicken salad to a bowl of green salad and enjoy!

765

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (12 Oz. Size) Canned White Meat Chicken Breast, Well Drained, 1/2 cups Mayonnaise, 2 Green Onions, Finely Sliced, 1 Celery Stalk, Finely Diced, and more.

Yes, Chunky Chicken Salad or Sandwich 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!

Chunky Chicken Salad or Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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