Plento Pasto CookbookClassic Chicken Salad Sandwiches
⏱ 15 min
🍽 Serves 4
≈ $6.20 ($1.55/serving)
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Why this fits a family on a budget
This is the mayonnaise-and-celery chicken salad that has appeared on church potluck tables and brown-bag lunches for generations — creamy, lightly crunchy, and exactly what families expect. It comes together in 15 minutes with rotisserie or leftover chicken and keeps kids happy without a single complaint.
Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 0.33 cup mayonnaise
• 2 whole celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.125 tsp black pepper
• 8 slices sandwich bread, white or wheat
• 4 whole iceberg lettuce leaves
Instructions
1. If using a whole rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken, shred or dice the breast meat into small, bite-sized pieces (about ½-inch) until you have 2 cups. Pat dry with a paper towel if the chicken seems wet.
2. Finely dice the celery stalks into small pieces, about ¼-inch. Smaller pieces blend better and are more kid-friendly.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, sweet pickle relish, and yellow mustard. Stir together until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The mixture should look creamy and hold together when scooped.
4. Lay out 4 slices of bread and place one lettuce leaf on each. Spoon an even portion of chicken salad (about ½ cup) onto each lettuce-topped slice. Spread gently to the edges with the back of the spoon, then top each sandwich with a second slice of bread. Cut diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Contains: gluten, eggs. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
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