Meghan Riddle
@riddleflavormeg
Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad
This refreshing and flavorful Tarragon Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect dish for lunch or a light dinner. The addition of toasted almonds adds a delightful crunch, while the tarragon brings a unique herbal note to the mix. Serve it on a bed of greens or in a sandwich for a satisfying meal.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:high-protein
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 3 cups
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad.
Step 1
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, finely chopped celery, and fresh chives.
Step 2
Incorporate the plain low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat sour cream, and a sprinkle of dried tarragon.
Step 3
Gently fold the ingredients together until they are harmoniously blended.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 5
While the chicken salad is cooling, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the slivered almonds.
Step 6
Toast them, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant and lightly golden, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 7
Once the chicken salad has chilled to perfection, take it out of the refrigerator and fold in the toasted almonds.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 9
Serve this delightful chicken salad immediately, either on a crisp bed of greens or nestled in a sandwich for a satisfying meal.
Step 10
Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite!.