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Cranberry pecan chicken salad in serving bowl with spoon, topped with diced apples, green onions, and toasted pecans on dark wood table
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4.77 from 17 reviews

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

This easy-to-make recipe has loads of tender chicken, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and sweet apples. It's great as a sandwich, with lettuce as a salad, on crackers, and great for parties and potlucks. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 - 3 ½ cups cooked chicken
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 apple - chopped
  • ½ cup pecans - chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions - chopped
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Add chicken, cranberries, pecans, apple and green onion to a medium-size bowl.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together mayonnaise, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour over chicken and other ingredients. Using a large spoon or spatula, toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
  • Serve immediately. It can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

  • Leftovers - Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg