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Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad Recipe

Love Ree Drummond's famous chicken salad? It's creamy, crunchy and full of sweet grapes. This Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad recipe captures her classic style perfectly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch/Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (rotisserie works great) – juicy base
  • 1 cup red grapes halved – sweet pop
  • 1 cup celery diced small – crisp crunch
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped – nutty texture
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced thin – fresh bite
  • 1 cup mayonnaise – creamy binder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream – tangy lift
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar – subtle sweet
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice – bright zing
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard – smooth depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt – flavor balance
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper – fresh ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped – herby finish (optional)

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken and Veggies

  • Shred or dice cooked chicken into bite-size pieces. Chop celery into small dice. Halve grapes. Slice green onions thin. Chop pecans roughly. Toss all in large bowl. Even mix now. Crunchy base ready in 5 minutes.

Make the Creamy Dressing

  • In small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, brown sugar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and dill. Whisk until smooth. Brown sugar dissolves nicely. Taste it. Tangy-sweet perfection. Dressing done fast.

Combine Salad and Dressing

  • Pour dressing over chicken mixture. Fold gently with spatula. Coat everything evenly. Don't mash grapes. Creamy with crunch intact. Taste again. Adjust salt or lemon. Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad recipe takes shape.

Chill and Serve

  • Cover bowl tightly. Refrigerate 1 hour minimum. Flavors marry beautifully. Stir before serving. Scoop on croissants and lettuce or crackers. Your homemade Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad waits. Lunch magic ready!

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
  • Chill grapes first for extra crunch.
  • Toast pecans lightly for deeper nut taste.
  • Variation: Add curry powder for spicy twist.
  • Variation: Swap grapes for apples – autumn vibe.
  • Pro tip: Make ahead; tastes better day two.
  • Thin dressing with milk if too thick.
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