Dinah Shore'S Mother'S Southern Belle Chicken Salad

Name: Dinah Shore'S Mother'S Southern Belle Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 cup French dressing; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup unsweetened heavy cream, whipped; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained

Servings: persons

8 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup French dressing
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon grated onion
2 chopped hard-boiled eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup unsweetened heavy cream, whipped
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained

1
Marinate the cooked,cubed chicken breasts in the French dressing in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, then drain and discard the French dressing.
2
Combine the cubed chicken, celery, bell peppers, grated onion, chopped boiled eggs, salt and pepper in a large salad serving bowl.
3
Stir gently, but mix well.
4
In another bowl combine the mayonnaise, whipped cream, pecans, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce and drained capers, mixing well.
5
Add the dressing to the salad and stir gently to mix well.
6
Serve as soon as thoroughly chilled--usually about 20 min.
7
If you want to make this ahead of time, don't add the dressing as the whipped cream will tend to go flat.
8
Mix the dressing up and add just before serving.

790

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Carbs

Protein

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, 1 cup French dressing, 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Dinah Shore'S Mother'S Southern Belle 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!