Oven Chicken Salad Recipes

CLASSIC HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Butter a 2-quart baking dish or baking pan.
• Combine the cubed cooked chicken, celery, mayonnaise, toasted almonds, lemon juice, and chopped onion in a bowl. Taste and add salt, if needed.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the toasted breadcrumbs into the chicken mixture.
• Spoon the chicken salad mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
• Toss the remaining 1 cup of toasted breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
• Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes, until the topping has browned and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
• Garnish with chopped green onion tops or parsley, if desired.
• Serve the chicken hot with cooked rice and a tossed salad, steamed broccoli, or green beans.
• To toast the almonds, spread them out in a single layer in a dry skillet.
• Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the almonds are lightly browned and aromatic.
• Remove to a plate or bowl immediately so they won't over brown.
• To make homemade toasted breadcrumbs , heat the oven to 325 F.
• Cut or tear fresh or day-old bread into small pieces.
• Spread out on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with a small amount of kosher salt , if desired.
• Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until dry and lightly browned.
• Crush the dried bread coarsely or finely and use in the recipe.
• Freeze extra breadcrumbs in a zip-close food storage bag.

BAKED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken breast under cold water and pat dry.
• Arrange the chicken breast on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray, so they will not stick.
• Sprinkle with garlic and onion salt to taste.
• Bake in a 350F oven for about 20 minutes or until done.
• You do not want them to dry out, so watch them carefully.
• Remove from pan and cool completely.
• Dice the chicken breast into small pieces, DO NOT GRIND.
• Add the celery, onion, and pickle relish.
• Mix in some salad dressing to moisten chicken mixture.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• You will have to add more salad dressing in about an hour.
• The chicken will soak up the dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
• Serve on a fresh baked croissant, served with lettuce and tomato, or serve on a fresh bed of lettuce, with apple slices or fresh grapes.

ROASTED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Clean the chicken thoroughly. Sprinkle salt, pepper, cayenne, lavender, lemon, and garlic on chicken. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Let chicken cool, and then pull it into small strips. Add roasted almonds, onions, celery, Dressing and herbs. Mix together all ingredients in Dressing, add to chicken and mix. Can be served by itself or on a sandwich.
• Mix all ingredients together.

OVEN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, then lightly coat the inside of a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, just 1 cup of bread cubes, mayo, just 1/2 cup of the cheese, almonds, lemon juice, minced onion & salt.
• Spoon this chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, & top with remaining bread cubes & cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly, then serve warm or at room temperature. Can be reheated.

ORIGINALS OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN SALAD MASON JAR

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine Originals Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Greek yogurt, red onion, celery and lemon juice.
• Divide chicken mixture, spring mix, cranberries, apples and pecans in half.
• To assemble, begin by placing chicken and dressing mixture into the bottom of 2 jars.
• Next add lettuce then finish by topping with cranberries and pecans and tighten lids.
• Once ready to eat, empty jar into a bowl, mix and enjoy!

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
• Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
• Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.