Layered Chicken Salad for a Crowd Recipe

Name: Layered Chicken Salad for a Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large roasted chicken (ready cooked); 1 chicken bouillon cube; 10 ounces smoked ham (cubed); 7 ounces cubed cheese (, Jarlsberg, Emmenthal or similar); 2 lbs unpeeled shrimp (approx. 1 lb. cooked); 1 head iceberg lettuce (broken in small pieces); 1 thinly sliced leek (, white part only); 12 lb small peas (fresh or frozen & thawed); 1 sweet red pepper (cut into strips); 6 miniature tomatoes; 12 pint uncooked rice; 12 pint mayonnaise; 12 pint sour cream; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 bunch fresh dill (chopped fine); 1 cucumber (sliced)

Servings: persons

1 large roasted chicken (ready cooked)
1 chicken bouillon cube
10 ounces smoked ham (cubed)
7 ounces cubed cheese (, Jarlsberg, Emmenthal or similar)
2 lbs unpeeled shrimp (approx. 1 lb. cooked)
1 head iceberg lettuce (broken in small pieces)
1 thinly sliced leek (, white part only)
12 lb small peas (fresh or frozen & thawed)
1 sweet red pepper (cut into strips)
6 miniature tomatoes
12 pint uncooked rice
12 pint mayonnaise
12 pint sour cream
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 bunch fresh dill (chopped fine)
1 cucumber (sliced)

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To prepare this beautiful salad you have to do some things in advance.
2
Boil the rice in chicken bouillon.
3
Let cool.
4
Skin and debone the chicken; cut into strips.
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(I buy the chicken ready cooked in the supermarket, but you can roast your own).
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Cut cheese in small bite-size cubes.
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Cut ham in small cubes.
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Clean and cook shrimp and keep chilled.
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Defrost peas if not using fresh.
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Wash leek thoroughly and slice thin.
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In a large bowl, mix 1/2 chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, spices, mustard and leek and let it rest overnight in refridgerator.
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Serving Day: In successive layers, arrange lettuce, rice, mayonnaise/chicken mixture, shrimps, peas, ham, cheese, and balance of the chicken.
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Topping/Decoration: Halved tomatoes, shrimps, cucumber, chopped dill, and red pepper.

5494

kcal

Calories

311

Fat

462

Carbs

200

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large roasted chicken (ready cooked), 1 chicken bouillon cube, 10 ounces smoked ham (cubed), 7 ounces cubed cheese (, Jarlsberg, Emmenthal or similar), and more.

Yes, Layered 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!

Layered Chicken Salad for a Crowd

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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