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Bowl of creamy chicken salad with grapes and pecans on a wooden table

Copycat Panera Chicken Salad

This copycat Panera chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep, it comes together in minutes and tastes even better the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup red seedless grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. If using raw chicken, poach or bake until cooked through, then let cool and shred or dice. Rotisserie chicken works great too.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then chop.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the chicken, grapes, pecans, celery, and red onion. Stir until everything is well coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.