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Chicken Salad Cups

Deliciously unique and packed with flavor, these Chicken Salad Cups are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cups
  • 8 leaves Lettuce leaves romaine or butter lettuce
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Start by cooking your chicken until it's tender and fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces for a perfect texture.
Mix the Dressing
  1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gently fold in the shredded chicken along with diced celery, grapes, and walnuts.
Chill the Mixture
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Cups
  1. While the mixture chills, wash and cut your lettuce leaves into sturdy cups.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Spoon generous amounts of the chilled chicken salad into each lettuce cup just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like dill or parsley for an extra pop of flavor.

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