Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe
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Creamy Chicken Salad

By: Kristen 
"Chicken salad made with whipping cream and smoked almonds."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup smoked almonds
  • 4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whip cream to soft peaks. Chop almonds in food processor. Shred chicken or chop finely.
  2. In a large bowl combine the cream, almonds, chicken, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 175 | Total Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful chicken salad - nice and creamy! Plus it's a great way to use up leftover grilled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by BOUKAME   view full review
Very good recipe. I made this for a baby shower and scaled the recipe to make 35 servings. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by MSBSBAL1   view full review
This dish is especially good when broccoli, cauliflower or celery are added.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2004 by solemn chef   view full review
Delicious and easy!! I used dried tarragon - a pinch or two. With salted snokehouse almonds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Left out the almonds and didn't bother to whip the cream. Added a wee squeeze of lemon and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2005 by JDVMD   view full review
The measurements were all off on this one when I reduced the serving size to only one. I ended...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by JESSEANGELA   view full review
I really like this recipe because it's so creamy and doesn't taste entirely like mayo. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by ANJA   view full review
Very good, mom loved it! Seems a bit strange with the whipped cream and tarragon, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2004 by Peach822 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Everyone liked this one. Used canned chicken and it worked very well. I put the almonds in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by MELISSA39   view full review
I thought this recipe was one of the best I've had. I think the whipping cream is a nice touch...

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