Chicken Salad Cream Cheese Recipe: A Creamy Delight to Savor
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Celery, diced
- ¼ cup Red onion, diced
- ½ cup Grapes, halved
- ¼ cup Almonds (optional), sliced
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cook and shred or chop the chicken. For convenience, you can use rotisserie chicken.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, place the softened cream cheese and mix with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add Veggies and Fruits: Incorporate diced celery, red onion, and halved grapes into the mixture.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold in the chopped chicken until well combined. If using almonds, add them now.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Storage: This chicken salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Variations: You can customize this recipe by adding ingredients like diced jalapeños for spice, or using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.