Garlic Parmesan Chicken Salad
- Brianne Thomas
- 12 minutes ago
- 3 min read
This chicken salad features a delicious blend of garlic-infused chicken, crisp vegetables, and freshly shredded Parmesan, resulting in a mouthwatering chicken salad unlike any other!
Spring has finally arrived after a long and windy winter, and I couldn't be more excited! As I prepare my starter plants for their transition to the great outdoors, I've also been busy filling my calendar with some delightful events. We have friends celebrating their love with a wedding and others who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new baby. This means I have a bridal shower and a baby shower to get ready for, both of which promise to be joyous occasions. To contribute to the festivities, I’ll be making my favorite Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Salad, a dish that’s sure to be a hit at both gatherings!
Why You’ll Love This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Salad Recipe
Easy. This chicken salad comes together quickly with minimal effort.
Customizable. Add your favorite mix-ins to make this dish your own.
Make Ahead. The longer the dish chills, the better it tastes, making it perfect for meal prepping.
How to Serve Garlic Parmesan Chicken Salad
Enjoy on a toasted Homemade Hamburger Bun or a Honey Butter Yeast Roll, as a topping for a fresh green salad, or simply on its own with a few Homemade Sourdough Crackers.
Helpful Tips for Making Garlic Parmesan Chicken Salad
Canned Chicken. If using canned chicken, drain the liquid completely before incorporating it into other ingredients.
Yogurt Substitute. Mayo, sour cream, or a combination of both can be used.
Chill Out. Allowing the chicken salad time in the fridge will help meld the flavors together.
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Ingredients
2 cups chopped chicken breast
1 Tablespoon Infused Garlic and Cayenne Olive Oil
2 cloves peeled garlic, whole
½ cup celery, finely chopped
¼ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions
Prepare chicken by slicing large breasts in half lengthwise. Use a meat mallet to gently pound each piece of chicken to a similar thickness. Pat each chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
Place chicken on a sheet pan lined with a large sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle 1 Tablespoon Infused Garlic and Cayenne Olive Oil over the chicken. Season chicken to taste with salt and ground black pepper, then add 2 peeled, whole cloves of garlic to the sheet pan. Use the excess aluminum foil to tent over the chicken.
Bake chicken covered for approximately 20 minutes or until an internal thermometer reaches 165°F.
Allow chicken to rest and cool while remaining covered in the aluminum foil.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chopped chicken, ½ cup finely chopped celery, ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper, and ¼ cup finely chopped onion.
To the chicken mixture, add ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon dried dill.
Add ½ cup fresh Parmesan that has been finely shredded and ½ cup plain Greek yogurt. Gently mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
Check for additional seasonings or yogurt to meet your desired taste preference.
Cover and refrigerate Garlic Parmesan Chicken Salad for at least 1 hour prior to serving
How to Store Chicken Salad
Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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