Description
A quick and easy canned chicken salad recipe perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads. Uses simple ingredients for a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (12.5 oz each) cooked chicken, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain the canned chicken and shred it with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add shredded chicken, celery, and red onion to the bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add chopped apples or grapes for extra sweetness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: canned chicken salad, easy chicken salad, quick lunch recipe