Do you ever just want a spicy chicken salad instead of your run-of-the mill? This Cajun Chicken Salad is just that. So full of flavor, with a little bit of bite, this is one of those recipes you’re never going to forget–and it’s just for a sandwich or cracker!
Seriously, it’s all sorts of tender and juicy, a little crunch of celery–it’s like a crazy fun twist on the traditional chicken salad.
I’ll be honest, sometimes that’s just what I want–a slight variation on my usual. Because chicken salad once a week for the rest of my life could get boring. But not if I mix it up.
And that’s what this recipe is all about–mixing up some cajun on your normal sandwich. Ah-mazing.
What You Need To Make Cajun Chicken Salad
This is a very simple chicken recipe that’s no-fail. Seriously, anyone can make these, as long as you can follow some basic cooking instructions. Here’s what you need:
- 2 Whole Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Chopped Celery
- 1/2 cup Cubed Cheese
- 1/8 cup Chopped Chives
- 4 cups Water (to boil the chicken in)
How to Make This Cajun Chicken Salad
Step 1
Add chicken and water to a medium sized pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook at a simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
Remove chicken from the stove and drain off the broth.
Step 2
Using a fork and knife, or (which is my favorite way to shred chicken) grab your hand mixer and shred your chicken with it.
Step 3
Add shredded chicken, celery and seasoning to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Step 4
Add mayonnaise to the bowl and stir until combined.
Step 5
Fold cheese into the mixture and serve!
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Cajun Chicken Salad
Do you ever just want a spicy chicken salad instead of your run-of-the mill? This Cajun Chicken Salad is just that. So full of flavor, with a little bit of bite, this is one of those recipes you're never going to forget--and it's just for a sandwich or cracker!
Ingredients
- 2 Whole Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp Season Salt
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Chopped Celery
- 1/2 cup Cubed Cheese
- 1/8 cup Chopped Chives
- 4 cups Water (to boil the chicken in)
Instructions
- Add chicken and water to a medium sized pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook at a simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Remove chicken from the stove and drain off the broth.
- Using a fork and knife, or (which is my favorite way to shred chicken) grab your hand mixer and shred your chicken with it.
- Add shredded chicken, celery and seasoning to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add mayonnaise to the bowl and stir until combined.
- Fold cheese into the mixture and serve!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 612mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 15g