Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Chicken Salad
Light, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Chicken Salad is a delicious twist on a timeless favorite. Made with tender, simmered chicken breast, creamy Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise, and vibrant additions like sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted slivered almonds, this salad offers wholesome flavor in every bite. Fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice elevate the dish with bright, zesty notes, while red onion adds a satisfying crunch. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick lunch, this low-sodium and protein-packed chicken salad can be served on a bed of greens, tucked into a whole grain wrap, or enjoyed with crackers. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s proof that healthy eating can be both easy and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a large saucepan and add the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Remove the chicken from the broth and allow it to cool. Once cool, shred the chicken using two forks or dice it into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, chopped celery, chopped red onion, halved grapes, and toasted almonds.
Add the chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and stir until every ingredient is evenly coated with the Greek yogurt.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the heart-healthy chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens, in whole grain wraps, or with your choice of whole grain crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1718 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 144.0 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2354 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
