Flavored Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
A zesty and creamy chicken salad infused with dill pickles for a comforting and nostalgic meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken (boneless, skinless breast or thighs, shredded)
- 1 cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours with salt and pepper. For air fryer, cook at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the chicken for about 10 minutes to retain moisture.
- Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chopped dill pickles, celery, red onion, dill (if using), mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to the chicken.
- Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Consider adding some cayenne pepper for a spicy twist or use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, dill pickle, comfort food, easy recipe, family favorite
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