Million Dollar Chicken Salad

This Million Dollar Chicken Salad recipe is creamy, crunchy, and savory with chicken, bacon, cheddar, almonds, celery, and a tangy homemade dressing.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: million dollar chicken salad

Servings:

Ingredients

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups cooked, seasoned chopped chicken breast (baked or rotisserie)
¾ cup finely diced celery
⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon 6 slices
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese see note
⅓ cup slivered almonds
2 scallions diced small

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, yogurt, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Make sure your chicken is completely cool. Chop it up pretty small and add it to the bowl.
Gently fold in the celery, bacon, cheddar cheese, almonds, and diced scallions.
Eat as is or place on dinner rolls, a croissant, or crackers!

Notes

Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor. Mild cheddar works, but sharp cheddar stands out better against the rich dressing and salad mix-ins. Freshly shredded cheese has the best texture, but bagged shredded cheddar works fine when you need the shortcut.

Chill it if you have time. This dish is delicious served right away. However, 30 minutes of chill time in the fridge does make a noticeable difference. The dressing thickens slightly, the onion powder softens into the mayo and Greek yogurt, and the whole salad tastes more cohesive!

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