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Creamy Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

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This creamy cranberry pecan chicken salad is a quick, delicious recipe made with shredded chicken, dried cranberries, celery, pecans, and a tangy, sweet dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or meal prep lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupscooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1/3 cupdried cranberries
  • 1/3 cupchopped celery
  • 1/2 cupmayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoonplain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoonhoney
  • 1 tablespoonapple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cuppecan halves
  • 1 teaspoonpoppy seeds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Green leaf lettuce, for serving
  • Bread or croissants, optional

Instructions

  1. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop celery and pecans as desired.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, celery, and pecans.
  5. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Serve chilled on lettuce, bread, croissants, or crackers as desired.

Notes

Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
Toast pecans lightly for added crunch and depth of flavor.
Recipe can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.
Make it low-carb by serving in lettuce cups instead of bread.

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