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Creamy chicken salad in white bowl with shredded chicken, celery, and fresh herbs

Copycat Chicken Salad

This chicken salad chick copycat delivers creamy texture and classic flavor with simple ingredients for sandwiches or lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Celery, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breast in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked to 165°F / 74°C.
  2. Remove the chicken, let it cool for 5 minutes, then shred or dice into small bite-size pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and diced celery to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend, then serve on bread, croissants, or lettuce cups.