Quick Chicken Salad

September 1, 2011 82 comments

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This summer we spent a week on vacation with my parents. While there, I helped my mom whip up a quick chicken salad one day for lunch. We used canned chicken to make it because it was quick and convenient. A vacation is suppose to be a vacation. So, we didn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

It tasted so good, I had to come home and make a recipe with measurements and all to share with you. You need to have to cans of chicken to start. If you don’t want to use canned chicken, you can use 3 cups of cooked chicken instead.

Next, these is some mayo mixed in there. Now that you have your creamy chicken base, it’s time for the mix in. This version includes red grapes, green onion, celery, and apple. If you’d like, you can also mix in some walnuts or cashews. My husband loves some cashews in there.

Now, you can always cook some chicken and use it in this recipe. But like I said, we made this chicken salad with canned chicken to make our life easy. That is why I gave this recipe the name “QUICK” chicken salad.

Quick Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

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2 ( 12.5 oz) cans of chicken (or 3 cups diced cooked chicken)
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 green onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 cup diced apple
salt and pepper to taste
pecans or cashews, optional

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine the chicken, mayo, grapes, green onion, celery, apple, salt, and pepper. Combine until well blended.
Serve on rolls, bread, or croissants sprinkle with some cashews or pecans. This can also be served on a lettuce leaf.

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I make this for my family all the time. How I am making it for my MOPS group. How many servings are in this recipe?

Becka August 23, 2015 - 10:03 am

I didn’t feel like cooking one night and was wanting to make something that was quick & easy. After having a sample of chicken salad at Costco using canned chicken I decided to look for a recipe. I found yours & it sounded good… It turned out delicious! It was better than I expected! I didn’t care for the chunky texture of the canned chicken so I just used me Chop n’ Stir to shred it up. I will be making this again. Thanks for sharing. ☺

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mmmmmmmm i add jizz to mine , taste good either way but i prefer my way.

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This looks yummy. I am going to make it.

Kiersten April 4, 2014 - 7:26 am

I was wondering if you knew approx how many sandwiches this would make if I put on rolls. That way I know whether to double or triple – I have a baby shower I’m using this recipe for. TIA!

Laura April 14, 2014 - 8:31 am

I would say enough for 6 large croissants. All depends on who full you like to fill them.

Mary April 1, 2014 - 8:16 pm

It is so easy to can your own chicken! Was very surprised myself first time. This makes it easier to pick a jar off the shelf to make the salad. Try it, you’ll like it! Just be sure to use a pressure canner for meat. Lots of guidance on the web for how – to.

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add a little honey for some extra sweetness

Tricia August 9, 2013 - 10:42 pm

add some honey for a little extra sweetness~delish!!

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We tried this out yesterday and it was amazing. My wife loved it, the kids could not stop eating and as you have said, it was very quick and easy to prepare. We also added cheese and it was just perfect. This is going to be a regular on our table. Thank you for this recipe.

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I know a restaurant owner who is famous for her delicious chicken salad recipes. This is almost EXACTLY the same as one of my favorites of hers! So yummy!

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The best I’ve EVER had !!

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Chicken out of a can…… go America.

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Thanks for sharing this with us. We made this over the weekend and it was fabulous!
It will be a regular in our house.
Thanks!

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Mari try using Rotisserie chicken any flavor…it is delicious!

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mari April 9, 2012 - 7:42 am

love how easy this recipe is to put together. made it exactly as written, however my family and i thought it was very bland. will have to play around with this recipe before i serve to company.

mindy June 2, 2012 - 10:36 pm

I agree, it wasn’t as flavorful or as sweet as I expected. I added extra grapes and apples. My kids (16 and 8 yr old) loved it though… 🙂

Corinne September 17, 2012 - 7:10 pm

I make a very similar chicken salad but I use (a lot of) dill instead of green onion and I mix a little sweet honey mustard with the mayo for a bit more flavor. It’s delicious. 🙂

Corinne September 17, 2012 - 7:11 pm

Actually I don’t use the apples either.

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donna b March 22, 2012 - 12:32 pm

I want to use this delicious sounding recipe tomorrow. I will be serving 5 women and any left overs for my husband….how many does this recipe serve??? Please answer ASAP! Thanks!

molly March 1, 2012 - 8:41 pm

I make mine just like this recipe except i use half miracle whip salad dressing and half mayonnaise

Courtney January 23, 2012 - 7:18 am

Hi! I like to add a little dill to mine. I love mine with extra grapes and I have also addes candied pecans. YUMMY!!

Terry Sills January 21, 2012 - 4:57 pm

This is really similar to my recipe, but I use Hellman’s Mayo and add several diced eggs to the mixture! Really yummy!!!

Sherrie January 14, 2012 - 4:35 pm

This is very similar to the way I make mine. However, I don’t use celery or apple. I do add garlic powder and onion powder. I’ve also used walnuts before…super yummy! It’s GREAT inside a pita pocket, too. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

susan January 8, 2012 - 1:01 pm

Delicious recipe! Before adding apples, I soaked them in water with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.

Phyllis December 28, 2011 - 6:41 am

I use a mixture of half mayo and half sour cream with some lemon squeezed. Mix it up and add your other things and it is soooo good!!

Megan L December 3, 2011 - 1:09 pm

This is basically how I make mine but without apples. Sooo yummy! I normally use rotisserie chicken or roast my own breasts when the split breasts go on sale, but canned chicken will definitely work, too! I love using croissants as a special treat!

rebecca November 29, 2011 - 10:57 am

I just made these for lunch today and they were so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. They will be perfect for those 100 degree summer nights 🙂

Lori Riddle November 26, 2011 - 5:28 am

I love chicken salad. I will be giving this recipe a try this weekend, but I will be using my leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. What a great way to use up all those leftovers!

kristen November 21, 2011 - 6:12 pm

Love this and I throw in a touch of cayenne pepper..SO good!!

Hannah November 8, 2011 - 8:56 pm

Just saw this posted on Pinterest and it looks amazing – and easy, the best part. Not sure about the canned chicken part but our grocery store sells an awesome rotisserie chicken so I think I’ll substitute that. Thanks!

Alida October 24, 2011 - 9:26 am

This is one of my favorite quick dinners or lunches. I like to use a rotissere chicken. So good!

Robin October 14, 2011 - 9:16 am

This is exactly how I make my chicken salad (Except I usually use my own roasted chicken)! EVERYBODY in my family loves it, even my super-picky nine year old son. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Evelyn Scoot September 3, 2011 - 8:57 am

What a versatile recipe !! thanx so much for sharing….

Kim September 2, 2011 - 5:19 pm

Believe it or not, i love canned chicken… lol This is just the way i like my chicken salad…… do you make your own mayo? You should try it sometime, i will never go back to jarred….. EVER!