Description
Creamy Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. This delightful salad features tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a tangy dressing, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch at home. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying flavors, this recipe will become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds (toasted for extra flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil or poach the chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let them cool before shredding.
- Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; stir until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, broccoli florets, chopped red onion, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with dressing. Gently fold until combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg