Best 8 Rice A Roni Curried Chicken Salad Recipes

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Rice a Roni Curried Chicken Salad is a flavorful and delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of curried chicken salad with the convenience of Rice a Roni. This unique recipe offers a delightful blend of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch option or a flavorful side dish to accompany your main course, Rice a Roni Curried Chicken Salad is a versatile and delicious choice. Let's dive into the ingredients and steps to prepare this delectable dish, ensuring a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD



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This deli favorite is easy to make; just add curry and lemon juice to mayonnaise, then blend with cooked chicken, grapes, and crunchy celery.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups diced deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir dressing ingredients until well mixed.
  • Fold in chicken, celery and grapes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup), Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRIED CHICKEN RICE SALAD



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Since I usually make and serve this salad while my teacher friends and I are on summer break, I always associate this recipe with relaxed good times! It's best to make ahead so that the flavors can mingle. -Pamela Hesselbart, Sylvania, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6.6 ounces) toasted almond rice pilaf
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chutney
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 medium apples, cubed
6 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice pilaf according to package directions; cool. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, cranberries, raisins and rice. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, sour cream, lemon juice and curry powder; stir in apples. Add to rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Serve on lettuce; garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN RICE-A-RONI SALAD RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by Fleur de lis

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg chicken flavored Rice-A-Roni (prepared several hours before)
1/2 cup chopped green & red bell peppers
4 green onions or 1 slice of yellow onion finely chopped
10 pimento stuffed green olives sliced
1 jar marinated artichokes (save juice) chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 tsp curry powder
3 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
1 or 2 chopped tomatoes
your favorite lettuce/greens salad mixture

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to box directions. Add pepper and onions a few minutes before taking off stove. Refrigerate for at least 1 hr. In a bowl combine Rice-A-Roni mixture, sliced olives, chopped artichoke hearts and chopped chicken. In separate bowl mix marinade from artichokes, mayonnaise and curry powder. Add this to chicken mixture and toss. Put your salad greens mixture in individual bowls and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with tomatoes.

RICE A RONI™ SALAD



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Great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken.

Provided by Laurie Petrie

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup mayonnaise
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix as directed on package and chill.
  • To the cooked rice, add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ARTICHOKE SALAD I



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A flavorful Italian-style rice and artichoke salad.

Provided by Christine Johnson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10.75 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, diced
6 green onions, chopped
12 pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare rice as package directs, omitting butter, instead spray pan with non-stick vegetable oil. Cool mixture in refrigerator.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine artichokes, green onions, green olives and bell pepper.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, curry powder and hot pepper sauce. Pour dressing over combined rice and vegetable mix, stir well and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1872.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CONTEST-WINNING CURRIED RICE SALAD



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Rice is truly one of the world's most versatile foods. Arkansas is the top rice-producing state in the country, so this recipe surely represents our region.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
2 cups cooked rice, cooled
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1 cup pineapple and 3 tablespoons juice (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use). , In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, almonds, raisins, green onions and reserved pineapple. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, salt and reserved juice. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

RICE-A-RONI CHICKEN CURRY SALAD



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This is a recipe for a cold rice/chicken salad with a curry twist, using Rice-a-Roni. My sister-in-law makes this for potlucks, baby showers, family get-togethers. It is always a favorite dish. I have made it as well and love the curry taste in it....and I'm not a huge curry fan! This recipe will serve 6 if it's used as a main dish or 8 for side servings. If you make it for a crowd, just double the recipe.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4 1/2 ounce) box chicken rice-a-roni
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can canned artichoke hearts, drained and cut (save liquid)
1 large chicken breast, cooked and diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Cook Rice-a-Roni according to directions and cool.
  • Cook chicken separately and chop.
  • Add into rice, the diced onion, green pepper, artichoke and chicken.
  • Next, stir together the three dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add dressing to rice salad mixture and stir.
  • Place salad into a 9 x 13 dish or deep bowl edged with curly lettuce leaf to make it pretty.
  • Chill 2 hours and serve.

RICE A RONI SALAD



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This is a great dish to serve when it's too hot to cook and you want a main dish salad for dinner. You can add shrimp or chopped crab or lobster instead of the chicken. I sometimes add a green or red pepper to the mix.

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 3/4 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Rice A Roni as directed on package and chill.
  • To the cooked Rice A Roni add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 740.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.5

Tips for Making the Best Rice-A-Roni Curried Chicken Salad:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is cooked too long will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through.
  • Let the chicken cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, texture, and flavor. Some good options include celery, onion, cucumber, and grapes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Curry powder is a classic choice, but you can also try other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Make sure to chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors meld together and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Rice-A-Roni Curried Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With its combination of tender chicken, flavorful curry dressing, and crunchy vegetables, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give Rice-A-Roni Curried Chicken Salad a try!

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