My Favorite Creamy Chicken Salad

Name: My Favorite Creamy Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup dried cranberries or halved grapes; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

This is a classic, creamy chicken salad that tastes wonderful on a sandwich or scooped onto crisp lettuce leaves.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a big bowl of chicken salad waiting in the fridge for a quick lunch. I love this recipe because it is simple, fresh, and always hits the spot when I am busy and need a reliable meal.

My biggest tip is to use rotisserie chicken if you are short on time. The seasoning is already there and the meat is so tender, which makes putting this together a breeze.

🧺 Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries or halved grapes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until the dressing is smooth.
2
Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, red onion, and fruit to the bowl.
3
Gently fold everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
4
Stir in the fresh parsley and season the salad with salt and pepper to your liking.
5
Cover the bowl and keep it in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes before serving so the flavors can blend.

💡 Tips

Serve this on a flaky croissant, a toasted bagel, or over a bed of fresh greens. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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