Best 7 Paula Deens Chicken Salad Recipes

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Paula Deen's chicken salad is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With its creamy, flavorful dressing and tender chicken, it is no wonder why this recipe has become so popular. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making Paula Deen's chicken salad, as well as some tips and tricks for making the perfect dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PAULA'S CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD



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Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
3½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup diced celery
⅓ cup slivered almonds
Sandwich bread
Green leaf lettuce
Sliced tomato

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Add chicken, celery, and almonds, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve on bread with lettuce and tomato.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chasity in Iowa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 celery rib, cut up
4 cups cooked chicken, and cut up
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup fresh basil
lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients together lightly.
  • Chill until ready for service.
  • Place lettuce leaves on chilled salad plates and top with chicken salad.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Pshirley

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 celery rib, diced
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 large hard cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sliced scallions, white and light green parts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups (about 3 ounces) Boston lettuce, for serving
Grapes to taste cut in half
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Divide the greens equally among 4 to 6 plates. Serve the chicken over the greens and garnish with the orange segments.

Steps:

  • Directions In a large bowl, combine the celery, chicken, eggs, almonds, scallions, mayonnaise, lemon juice,grapes, salt, and pepper

PAULA DEEN'S PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Pecan Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup seedless grapes, haved
3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • Stir in chicken, grapes, and pecans.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

PAULA DEEN'S ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD MELT



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Almond Chicken Salad Melt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 large sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices country white bread
1/4 cup thousand island dressing
8 slices swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, almonds, parsley, honey, and salt, tossing gently to combine.
  • Spread one side of each slice of bread evenly with Thousand Island dressing. Top half of bread slices evenly with chicken salad. Place 2 slices Swiss cheese over chicken. Top with remaining slices of bread.
  • Spread half of butter on outside of one side of each sandwich. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, onto a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
  • Spread remaining butter on ungrilled sides of sandwiches, and cook until golden and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.2, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 179.9, Sodium 1269, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9, Protein 48

AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD BY PAULA DEEN



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Make and share this Avocado Chicken Salad by Paula Deen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mad-catter

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups cooked chicken, diced
3 cups cooked white rice
2 avocados, peeled, diced, and tossed with
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 large avocado, peeled and mashed with
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all salad ingredients together and chill.
  • Place all dressing ingredients together in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Chill and serve alongside chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 1057.2, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17.7

JAMIE DEEN'S CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe is from Savannah Country Cooking, Paula Deen's first cookbook. Her sons, Jamie and Bobby also have some killer recipes. This one is actually served in the restaurant, The Lady and Sons.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (2 -3 lb) roasting chickens
salt and pepper
1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs
1 cup chopped celery
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 teaspoons crazy salt (Jane's Krazy Mixed-up Salt)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 tablespoons chicken stock

Steps:

  • Place the "Chicken" ingredients in a large stockpot with water to cover.
  • Boil the chicken until tender; Reserve stock.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot.
  • Cool; remove skin, bones, and meat.
  • Dice the chicken and stir together with the "Salad" ingredients and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 200.9, Sodium 279.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3, Protein 21.7

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, free-range chicken is ideal.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding it. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
  • Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. For example, you can add more or less mayonnaise, celery, or onion.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich or wrap.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's chicken salad is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and fresh ingredients, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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