Description
This Creamy Copycat Chicken Salad comes together in under 15 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients for a rich flavor and smooth texture. Perfect for busy weekday lunches, picnics, or light dinners, it tastes just like the deli version but better.
Ingredients
3 cups Cooked shredded chicke
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
0.25 cup Sour cream
0.5 cup Finely diced celery
1 teaspoon Dried dill
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Shred your cooked chicken into small pieces. Place it in a large bowl
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice
- Add the celery, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the dressing. Stir well
- Pour the dressing over the chicken. Mix everything thoroughly
- Taste your Creamy Copycat Chicken Salad. Adjust seasoning if needed
- Chill for at least thirty minutes. This step deepens the flavor
- Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy your Creamy Copycat Chicken Salad
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture. Cold dressing can clump.
Shred chicken finely for better texture. Do not overmix.
Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
Can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or use vegan mayo for dairy-free version.
Add diced apples, grapes, or pecans for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: chicken salad, creamy, copycat, deli style, easy, no cook, lunch, chicken, salad