Crack Chicken Salad

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Creamy crack chicken salad loaded with ranch, bacon, and cheddar for an easy lunch everyone actually wants.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheddar bacon ranch chicken salad, crack chicken salad recipe, loaded chicken salad, ranch chicken salad

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Knife
Cutting Board
Chicken Shredder

Ingredients

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast or shredded
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons softened cream cheese
2 tablespoons dry ranch powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup chopped celery
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
¼ cup diced green onions

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons dry ranch powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
Add 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons dry ranch powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ cup chopped celery, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon, and ¼ cup diced green onions to the bowl.
Stir to combine with the mayonnaise mixture. Serve on fresh croissants, on a bed of lettuce, or with crackers!

Notes

Make-Ahead and Leftover Instructions

Make-Ahead: Prepare it, cover it tightly, and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy. Before serving, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to add moisture if the salad needs a refresh.
Fridge: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.

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