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Nutty Chicken Salad

This chicken salad has all the old school feels...white raisins and pecans make it a little sweet and a little salty. Eat it on your sandwich, on a fresh tomato or straight out of the bowl!
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, Chicken, chicken salad, fruity chicken salad, lunch, sandwich
Author: The Alphabet Mom

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken, 5 breasts or 3 cans cooked chicken
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup white or golden raisins
  • 1 cup toasted pecans or almonds
  • 1 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayo
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • To roast 5 chicken breasts, sprinkle 1/2 tsp Kosher salt and 1/4 tsp pepper on each breast.
  • Roast in 450 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, until done. Let cool and then shred or chop.
  • While chicken is cooling, chop 1 cup pecans and toast in 350 degree oven for 7-8 minutes.
  • In order listed, add to chicken the celery, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, raisins, pecans, mayo and sour cream.
  • Mix well and refrigerate before serving.