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Favorite Chicken Salad (with Canned Chicken)

With simple ingredients and the easiest method, this delicious Chicken Salad (with Canned Chicken) is here for easy meals. It's great for meal prep and your budget.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 25 ounces canned chicken (2 12.5 ounce cans)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Drain the chicken.
  • Add chicken to a medium bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Stir well, breaking up the chicken chunks as you go.
  • Serve with crackers, over lettuce, or in a sandwich as you like.

Notes

  • Store Chicken Salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Use diced grapes in place of the cranberries, if desired.
  • Add cubes of cheddar cheese, diced cucumber, or minced bell pepper for more texture, if desired.
  • Add minced garlic for more flavor, if desired.
  • Dairy-free: Use vegan mayo.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg