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The Best Canned Chicken Salad Recipe

Quick and easy canned chicken salad recipe! Learn how to make a delicious and versatile meal in minutes with simple ingredients. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned chicken, salad
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 577cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • bowl
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 25 ounces canned chicken salad I used
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 2 whole green onions chopped
  • 1 cup mayonaisse *use ¾ for a less creamy salad
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs

Instructions

  • Open the can of chicken and thoroughly drain the liquid. You may also rinse the chicken. Remove any floating fat pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add drained chicken, celery, onion, green onion, mustard, mayonaisse, and spices.
  • Using a spatula or spoon, combine all ingredients until well-mixed.
  • Cover bowl tightly and place in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve on a bed of greens, on bread, or with crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 577cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg