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Cranberry and Pecan Chicken Salad (Easy, Creamy & Ready in 15 Minutes)

This Cranberry and Pecan Chicken Salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with crunch. Made with just seven simple ingredients, it’s an easy lunch that’s perfect for meal prep. You can make this cranberry pecan chicken salad with freshly cooked chicken or canned chicken—both work great.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad with cranberries and pecans, chicken salad with mayo
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken OR two 12.5 ounce cans
  • 1 cup celery
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon if using canned chicken
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken and celery.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, dried cranberries, pecans, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until well combined.
  • Serve on bread, in wraps, on lettuce, or with crackers.

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Notes

Nutritional information is for cooked chicken and is approximate.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg