The Million Dollar Chicken Salad lives up to its name. that Creamy, cheesy, crunchyBecause it’s packed with bacon Every bite is full of flavor. Enjoy with croissants or crackers, or serve right in a bowl! that that good.
Why lunch just got better
- Beyond the Basics: These simple yet delicious ingredients transform an ordinary chicken salad into a flavorful superstar!
- Meal Prep Magic: Prepare it in advance, let it cool, and have it ready whenever you’re hungry. Perfect for meal prep, packed with protein and the perfect lunch!
- Different ways to serve:Serve on top of a croissant, lettuce, wrapped in plastic wrap, or with crackers. There are so many delicious options!
Million Dollar Chicken Salad Ingredients
- chicken: Use shredded or shredded chicken. When I don’t have time, I like to eat rotisserie chicken!
- bacon: Pre-cooked and refrigerated bacon heats up quickly! It’s easy to make using real bacon bits.
- almond: Slide almonds are the million-dollar classic, but you can also use sliced or chopped almonds.
- Salt and pepper: Season to taste! Bacon and cheese add saltiness, so taste the salad first before adding salt.
How to Make Million Dollar Chicken Salad
Prepare to fall in love with chicken salad all over again! This million dollar version is a game changer. If you love great flavor, don’t miss out on other million dollar hits like Million Dollar Spaghetti and Million Dollar Chicken.
- Combine: Combine chopped chicken, celery, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped almonds, crispy bacon, and green onions in a large bowl.
- row: Add mayonnaise and stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. - provide: Enjoy on fresh croissants, lettuce or with crackers.
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
- Add some tang: My OG chicken salad recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and I like it for that extra kick. Feel free to add to this recipe!
Million Dollar Chicken Salad
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ingredient
- 3 cup Minced Cooked Chicken Breast or shredding
- 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup chopped celery
- ⅔ cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon 8 pieces
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- salt and pepper gustation
guideline
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add 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, ½ cup finely chopped celery, ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup sliced almonds, ½ cup cooked, chopped baconand ¼ cup finely chopped green onions In a large bowl.
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add 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise And mix well to combine.
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seasoned salt and pepper gustation. Serve on fresh croissants, lettuce or with crackers!
memo
- Prepare in advance: Prepare, cover tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat! If you need a refreshing flavor in your salad, add 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise before serving to add moisture!
- refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: I do not recommend freezing this recipe!
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