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Creamy Chicken Salad

A bright, comforting, and quick creamy chicken salad made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and sweet red grapes, perfect for weeknight dinners and lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie, poached, or leftover roast)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise use light mayo if you prefer
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt Greek yogurt works well for extra tang
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced for crunch
  • 1/4 cup red grapes, halved seedless preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serving options

  • Lettuce leaves or croissants for serving

Instructions

Preparation

  • If not already shredded, pull cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces with two forks or chop coarsely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, plain yogurt, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Gently fold in the diced celery and halved grapes so they’re evenly distributed.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper. If possible, chill for 15–30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Spoon onto lettuce leaves or fill croissants for sandwiches. Enjoy immediately or keep chilled until serving.

Notes

Swap plain yogurt for all Greek yogurt for a thicker, tangier dressing. For dairy-free, use a vegan mayo and skip yogurt. Apples or dried cranberries are great grape alternatives for a different sweet note. Add toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) for more texture.