Chicken Salad with Bacon & Ranch
This creamy chicken salad is loaded with savory flavor and perfect for easy lunches. It's a crowd-pleasing classic you'll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, diced
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let it cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, and fresh lemon juice until completely smooth.
- Add the diced cooked chicken breast and toss until every piece is coated in the creamy ranch dressing.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and diced celery. Stir gently until everything is evenly distributed.
- Season with black pepper and stir in the chopped fresh chives.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Serve on toasted bread, stuffed into wraps, or scooped onto a plate with crackers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 22g
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