Paula Deen's Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunchtime game with Paula Deen's classic chicken salad recipe—a creamy, flavor-packed dish that's as versatile as it is delicious! Featuring tender, shredded chicken paired with crunchy celery and sweet onion, this recipe combines the perfect blend of textures. The rich dressing, made with mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, adds a zesty twist to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect for busy days or laid-back gatherings. Enjoy it chilled on its own, piled high on sandwiches, or nestled in crisp lettuce cups. With fresh parsley as an optional garnish, it's a customizable crowd-pleaser that turns simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup Sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces. You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time or cook your own chicken by boiling, roasting, or grilling.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, celery, and sweet onion. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir together until all ingredients are thoroughly coated in the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

If using, sprinkle in the chopped fresh parsley and gently stir to incorporate.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. The salad can be served immediately if you're short on time, but chilling enhances the flavor.

Step 8

Serve the chicken salad chilled, on its own, or as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1653.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3684.5

Total Fat 236.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1103.9mg	0%
Sodium 4502.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 295.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.5mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 3106.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 8.3%