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Classic Creamy Southern Chicken Salad (Quick Rotisserie Style)

A mound of creamy chicken salad, featuring chunks of chicken, celery, and egg, garnished with green onion on a white plate.
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Make a classic, creamy Southern chicken salad using rotisserie chicken for a quick lunch or meal prep favorite. This recipe delivers the comforting flavor you expect in just minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken is ideal)
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or similar preferred for Southern style)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the shredded chicken and chopped hard-boiled eggs into a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the finely diced celery and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your creamy dressing base.
  4. Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and egg mixture.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix; you want some texture remaining.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
  8. Serve this chicken salad on croissants, bread for sandwiches, or over lettuce for a light meal.

Notes

  • For the best creamy texture, use a high-quality mayonnaise.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the dressing mixture.
  • To keep this salad crunchy for meal prep, add the celery just before serving, or use slightly less celery if mixing ahead of time.

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