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Cranberry chicken salad over shredded lettuce.
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Cranberry Chicken Salad with Toasted Pecans

This is a super easy recipe for cranberry chicken salad. It's creamy and crunchy and loaded with bits of celery, toasted pecans, and sweet tart dried cranberries. Lemon juice and zest add a pop of brightness to the dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best chicken salad, chicken salad recipe, chicken salad with dried cranberries, cranberry chicken salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Amy Casey

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of cooked and cubed chicken
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup toasted and chopped pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the chicken, celery, pecans, dried cranberries, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.
  • Stir to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
  • Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.1g | Protein: 29.8g | Fat: 30.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 672mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 5.2g