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A bowl of Fancy Nancy chicken salad garnished with fresh grapes and pecans.

Name: Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy Recipe

Summary: A creamy, slightly sweet, and crunchy chicken salad inspired by Chicken Salad Chick's popular Fancy Nancy flavor. Loaded with juicy grapes, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and tender shredded chicken, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients: For 4 servings
  • 2½ cups cooked and shredded chicken breast rotisserie or poached
  • ½ cup mayonnaise preferably Duke’s or Hellmann’s
  • 1 tsp Hidden Valley Ranch dry seasoning mix
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup seedless red grapes halved
  • ½ apple Fuji or Gala, chopped into small cubes
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans lightly toasted if desired
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl (for dressing)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Food processor (optional, for shredding chicken)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Prepare Chicken:
  3. Cook and shred chicken breast if not already prepared. Let it cool completely. You can also use rotisserie chicken for added flavor.
  4. Mix Dressing:
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and ranch seasoning. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
  6. Combine Ingredients:
  7. In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, celery, grapes, apples, and pecans. Gently stir to combine.
  8. Add Dressing:
  9. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
  10. Chill & Serve:
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy in sandwiches, croissants, lettuce wraps, or on crackers.

Notes

Notes:
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt or half mayo/half yogurt blend.
The salad gets better after chilling for a few hours as flavors meld.
Toast pecans for added crunch and flavor depth.
Best consumed within 3–4 days when stored in the refrigerator.