Chicken Salad

This creamy, hearty salad is brimming with chunks of moist chicken, crisp celery, and fresh green onion in a savory, mayo-based dressing.

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword best chicken salad, chicken salad recipe, rotisserie chicken

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 503kcal

3/4 cup mayonnaise of choice
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked cubed chicken such as rotisserie chicken, or baked or poached chicken (breasts, tenders, thighs, legs, or a combination)
1 stalk celery chopped
1 green onion scallion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Fold in the chicken, celery, green onion, and parsley (if using). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.