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Quick Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad

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A fast and flavorful chicken salad featuring tangy sun-dried tomatoes and a creamy dressing made with cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Perfect for easy lunches or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (about 10 oz / 280 g), rotisserie chicken preferred
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained (packed in oil preferred)
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your chicken: If not using rotisserie chicken, poach or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked (about 15 minutes at 375°F/190°C). Let it cool, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes: Drain oil if packed, then finely chop to release their flavor evenly throughout the salad.
  3. Mix the creamy base: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  4. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper: Mix well, then taste to adjust seasoning.
  5. Fold in chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, celery, and red onion: Use a spatula to gently combine, keeping some chunkiness and texture.
  6. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. If in a rush, 15 minutes helps.
  7. Serve: Scoop onto a bed of greens, stuff into a spinach tortilla, or spread on toasted bread.

Notes

If salad is too thick after chilling, stir in a teaspoon of water or olive oil to loosen. If too thin, add more cream cheese or Greek yogurt. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Not recommended to reheat; best served chilled or at room temperature.

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