Description
This Creamy Cajun Spiced Chicken Salad is a perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors. The combination of chunk chicken breast, crunchy almonds, crisp apples, and zesty Cajun seasoning creates a deliciously creamy and satisfying dish. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. The addition of mayonnaise, sour cream, and parsley elevates the salad, giving it a smooth and flavorful texture that everyone will love. This recipe is simple, yet full of bold flavors that are sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans Chunk Chicken Breast
- ½ cup Chopped Almonds
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 Crisp Red or Green Apple, diced
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream
Instructions
- Open the cans of chunk chicken breast and drain well. Place the chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the apple and chop the celery. Add both to the bowl with the chicken.
- Chop the almonds and add them to the mixture for extra crunch and flavor.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, dried parsley, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled on its own, in a sandwich, or in wraps.
Notes
- You can use Miracle Whip for a tangier, slightly sweeter flavor, or stick with mayonnaise for a creamier result.
- Feel free to swap almonds with other nuts like walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American