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Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol

A deliciously creamy and flavorful chicken salad that combines tender chicken with ranch dressing and crunchy celery, perfect for picnics, lunches, or casual dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups water
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Can be substituted with Greek yogurt or dairy-free option.
  • 1 stalk celery Grate into the mixture.

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, add your chicken tenderloins, the bouillon cube, 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing, and 2 cups of water.
  2. Bring it to a boil and let it boil for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken tenderloins from the pan and place them into a mixing bowl to shred them.
Mixing the Salad
  1. To the shredded chicken, add the mayonnaise, then grate the celery into the mix.
  2. Add the remaining teaspoon of ranch dressing and stir until well combined.
  3. Cover the mixture and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

This salad can be served on its own, with fresh greens, or on a croissant. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Freeze before mixing in mayo for best texture.