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Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol

A creamy, savory, and slightly sweet chicken salad inspired by Chicken Salad Chick's popular dish, perfect for lunches or light dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix plus 1 tablespoon used earlier
  • 2 cups water for cooking chicken
  • 1 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 1 stalk celery grated for texture

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, add chicken tenderloins, the bouillon cube, 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing mix, and water.
  2. Bring to a boil and let it boil for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken tenderloins and place them in a mixing bowl. Shred the chicken using two forks.
Mixing the Salad
  1. To the shredded chicken, add the mayonnaise.
  2. Grate the celery directly into the mixture.
  3. Sprinkle in the remaining teaspoon of ranch dressing mix and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Cover the mixture and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Best served on croissants or bread. Garnish with fresh herbs or sliced almonds for added flavor. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.