Yummy Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Yummy Chicken Salad for Sandwiches! Bursting with fresh and creamy flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, a tangy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, and crunchy celery for the perfect balance of textures. Brightened with a splash of lemon juice, a hint of Dijon mustard, and parsley’s herbal notes, it’s seasoned to perfection with paprika and black pepper. Whether served on soft sandwich bread, flaky croissants, or tucked inside crisp lettuce wraps for a low-carb option, this versatile chicken salad is ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prep or an effortlessly satisfying lunch. Make your sandwiches unforgettable with this crowd-pleasing classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast
0.5 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, and parsley. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Season the chicken salad with salt, pepper, and paprika. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve the chicken salad on sandwich bread, croissants, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(660.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1556.3

Total Fat 105.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 416.4mg	0%
Sodium 1918.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 113.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 129.0mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 373.0mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 8.9%