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Savory Chicken Salad

Creamy, herby, and deeply savory — only 8 ingredients and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Serving Size 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery finely diced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp dill relish
  • ½ tsp celery seed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, about 15–18 minutes. OR You can skip this step and use rotisserie chicken!
  • Remove chicken from the pot and let cool for 10 minutes. Shred finely using two forks or a hand mixer on low — the finer the shred, the better the texture!
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, mayonnaise, dill relish, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve on toasted bread, crackers, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

The celery seed is the secret ingredient — don't skip it! Dill relish (not sweet relish) is what keeps this firmly savory. Shred chicken as finely as possible for the best texture. Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days — great for meal prep. Freezing not recommended.