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simple Southern chicken salad in a red bowl topped with sliced green onions and a saltine cracker
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Creamy Southern Style Chicken Salad

Simple Southern chicken salad is a rich, creamy sandwich filling or dip. This easy chicken salad recipe doesn't have a lot of extras in it but is big on taste and texture and makes a delicious lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Dip, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 8
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 cups finely diced rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup minced celery stalks
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp celery salt
  • 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
  • pinch smoked paprika optional
  • thinly sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients, EXCEPT the celery salt, to a mixing bowl, and stir until evenly combined.
  • Start by adding the 1/2 tsp of celery salt, stirring to evenly incorporate. Taste the mixture, and add the remainder if needed.
  • Serve the chicken salad & enjoy!

Notes

  • You can serve the chicken salad as soon as it's done, or cover and chill for 2 hours first.
  • Have leftover roast chicken? That would work in place of rotisserie chicken.
  • The green onions and smoked paprika are optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg