Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun-spiced chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy almonds, and a tangy dressing. It offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (12.5 oz each) chunk chicken breast, drained
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 crisp red or green apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, break up the drained chicken chunks with a fork until evenly shredded.
- Add the diced celery, diced apple, and chopped almonds to the chicken.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning and dried parsley.
- Add the mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip) and sour cream to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Serve on toasted bread, croissants, lettuce wraps, or crackers for a quick meal.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Pecans or walnuts can replace almonds if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
