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Creamy Chicken Salad with Garlic and Celery Seed

This chicken salad combines tender shredded leftover rotisserie chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt base, flavored with garlic powder and celery seed. It has a smooth, thick texture with a fresh, tangy flavor, often appearing as a hearty yet light-looking mixture perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat preferred for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise optional for extra creaminess
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or whisk

Method
 

  1. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt to the chicken, stirring with a fork until the chicken is well coated with a creamy mixture.
  3. Sprinkle the garlic powder and celery seed evenly over the mixture, then fold them in gently to distribute the flavors.
  4. Chop the celery finely and stir it into the salad for a crisp texture and fresh flavor.
  5. If desired, fold in a tablespoon of mayonnaise for extra creaminess and richness.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently fold everything together until evenly combined.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the mixture chill.
  8. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, with or without additional garnishes like fresh herbs or sliced bread.