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Chicken Salad With Cranberries and Walnuts

this easy cranberry walnut chicken salad recipe is a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal. Made with tender chicken, sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayo, it's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • ¾ cup cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by shredding your cooked chicken breasts into small pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts.
  • Pour in the mayo and stir the chicken mixture until everything is well combined. Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
  • Stir until the cranberry chicken salad is evenly mixed. You can add a bit more mayo if you like a creamier consistency.
  • Serve it in a crisp lettuce cup, spread the chicken salad on slices of bread or crackers, or serve it with crunchy potato chips for extra texture.