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Chicken Salad Recipe With Cream Cheese

Chicken Salad Recipe With Cream Cheese

Discover a delicious Chicken Salad Recipe With Cream Cheese that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal. Easy to make and packed with rich taste!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise optional, for creamier texture
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • ½ cup seedless grapes halved (optional for sweetness)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional for crunch
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Beat it with a spoon or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the cream cheese. Stir until well combined.
  3. Fold in the cooked chicken, celery, green onions, grapes, and nuts (if using). Mix until evenly coated.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and any fresh herbs to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve on croissants, sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.