Description
An incredibly rich and flavorful chicken salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, toasted almonds, and a creamy dressing, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled crispy bacon, and toasted slivered almonds.
Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, thinly sliced green onions, salt, and black pepper until well combined. For an extra zing, add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. A longer chill time (1-2 hours) is even better for enhanced taste.
Step 5: Serve chilled and enjoy on its own, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, ensure your almonds are lightly toasted before adding. Adjust salt and pepper to your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
