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Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne

Heather Johnson — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne is one of the most popular spicy chicken salad flavors on the menu—and now you can make this copycat version at home. It’s like the kitchen sink of chicken salads – loaded with bacon, cheese, jalapeños, buffalo sauce, sriracha and ranch, this Kickin’ Kay Lynne chicken salad recipe is creamy, bold and packed with flavor.

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If you love bold, spicy flavors, this Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad is about to be your new obsession.

🦬🍗 Buffalo Wing Sauce is at the forefront of the flavor – we’re going to reduce the normal amount of mayo because this sauce adds to the creaminess!
🥓 Bacon is always a welcome addition – be sure to cook your own and crumble it – no fake bacon bits here!
🟩 No celery! I examined this chicken salad with a fine-tooth comb (or tweezers to be real) and there is no celery in this one!

Kickin Kay Lynne Chicken Salad Ingredients

If you love a little zip in your chicken salad – this copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne is for you! They have a Buffalo Barclay that is just buffalo – but this one is SO MUCH MORE!!! I’m officially addicted! Here’s what you’ll need:

Chicken – you’ll need a pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts which is 1-2 chicken breasts
- you can use rotisserie chicken if instead but they for sure use chicken breast
Mayonnaise – I am a Duke’s fan myself but Hellman’s works as well. (And to believe I grew up on Miracle Whip! Yuck!)
Seasonings – Ranch seasoning powder, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt
Saucy Additions – Buffalo Wing Sauce & Sriracha
- Buffalo adds bold flavor and replaces some of the mayo for a lighter but still creamy texture
Cheese – finely grated sharp cheddar cheese is the first choice but use what you love
Bacon – I always like to make my own bacon and crumble it myself – but there are versions at the grocery store that are REAL bacon
Jalapenos – pickled jalapeños add heat without being overpowering

All Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Flavors

With 12 original chicken salad flavors on the Chicken Salad Chick menu – you’ll find something you like! Kickin Kay Lynn is one of main Chicken Salad Chick menu items and one of its most popular!

Get your chicken salad as a scoop on lettuce, on a sandwich or in a melt! Here are all the varieties of chicken salad (and my chicken salad recipes for some – I’m workin on doing them all!):

Barbie-Q – with hickory bbq flavor
Buffalo Barclay – with buffalo sauce
Classic Carol Chicken Salad – just the basics: mayo, celery, onion powder…and chicken and this is the PERFECT copycat recipe!
Cranberry Kelli – Carol with dried cranberries and slivered almonds
Dixie Chick – Classic Carol plus minced onions
Fancy Nancy – it sure is fancy when you add fruit like fuji apples, seedless grapes and crushed pecans
Fruity Fran – similar to the Nancy but replace the pecans with pineapple (and I liked it much better!)
Maui Mama – pineapple, bacon, jalapeno
Olivia’s Old South – like the Carol but add hard-boiled eggs & sweet pickle relish
Sassy Scotty – add cheddar, bacon & ranch
Southwest Senorita – roasted corn & poblano
Greek Goddess – Kalamata olives & feta cheese
Jalapeño Holly – Diced Jalapenos
Lauryn’s Lemon Basil – chopped pecans, fresh basil, & lemon
Jill Pickle – dill pickles

How to Make Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne

Recreating this seasonal Chicken Salad Chick favorite is easy. Just mix shredded chicken with creamy Duke’s mayonnaise and a whole lotta delicious things for a quick lunch-ready chicken salad. Serve with a side of their Pasta Salad for a full scale restaurant lunch!

Use the paddle attachment on your mixer to shred your chicken. This is the KEY to getting the texture that Chicken Salad has!
In a large mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, celery powder, cheese, Buffalo sauce, sriracha, jalapeños, bacon and ranch seasoning and stir well. Refrigerate for an hour before serving if possible.
Serve with bread, crackers or on a salad.

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Kickin Kay Lynne is a spicy chicken salad flavor from Chicken Salad Chick made with buffalo sauce, sriracha, jalapeños, bacon, cheese and ranch seasoning. It’s one of their boldest flavors and a favorite for anyone who loves a little heat.

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its ultra-fine chicken texture. The easiest way to recreate this at home is by shredding cooked chicken in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. This creates the same fluffy texture you get at the restaurant. Chicken Salad Chick uses chicken tenderloins if you’re going for the exact texture! They boil the tenderloins and then shred them in the mixer.

This chicken salad has a medium heat level from buffalo sauce, jalapeños and sriracha. You can easily adjust the spice by using less sriracha or milder buffalo sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

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Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne

This spicy chicken salad is loaded with bacon, cheese, jalapeños, buffalo sauce and ranch for the ultimate flavor-packed lunch. This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne recipe is perfect for meal prep, sandwiches or lettuce wraps.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings 1/4 cup servings

Calories 190 kcal

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
1/2 cup Dukes mayonnaise
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp celery salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp bacon cooked, crumbled
2 tbsp sharp cheddar finely grated
1 tbsp Buffalo wing sauce
1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
1 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
1 tbsp pickled jalapenos minced

Instructions

Use the paddle attachment on your mixer to shred your chicken. This is the KEY to getting the texture that Chicken Salad has!
2 cups cooked chicken breast
In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, bacon, cheddar, Buffalo sauce, sriracha, ranch seasoning and jalapenos and stir well. Refrigerate for an hour before serving if possible.
1/2 cup Dukes mayonnaise, 1/8 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp celery salt, 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp bacon, 2 tbsp sharp cheddar, 1 tbsp Buffalo wing sauce, 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce, 1 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix, 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos
Serve with bread, crackers or on a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.5mg

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Healthy Fajita Chicken Pasta

Heather Johnson — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Fajita Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dinner loaded with juicy chicken, peppers and onions. This easy chicken fajita pasta recipe combines all the bold flavors of fajitas with a rich, creamy sauce and tender pasta. It’s a healthier pasta dinner made with protein pasta and Greek yogurt but still tastes indulgent and satisfying. It’s like chicken fajitas and pasta had a baby!

WHY YOU’LL ❤️ THIS DISH

💪 This is such a healthy recipe! Chicken breast, veggies, nonfat Greek yogurt and protein pasta add up to a good-for-you dinner! (And great for leftovers!)
🫑 Loads of veggies! Peppers and onions are my favorite part of fajitas!
👪🏻 Family favorite – I literally have my “kids” asking me to make it again!

Fajita Chicken Pasta Ingredients

Grab some chicken, peppers and onions and let’s get started making this crowd-pleasing Chicken Fajita Pasta casserole! Plus we’re adding the uncooked pasta to the casserole so no pot – no water to boil!

Chicken – boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
Veggies – yellow onion, bell peppers (use different colors), canned diced tomatoes (I like fire roasted)
Fajita Seasoning Packet – you can also use taco seasoning in a pinch
- I’ve started using Cholula brand and it has a KICK!
Pasta – there’s a lot of noodle shapes that work well for this: rotini, ziti, penne pasta – use whatever is in your pantry
- I’m trying to get more Protein into my diet and have been using Pete’s Protein Pasta and like it a lot!
Dairy – low fat cream cheese & nonfat Greek yogurt, pepper Jack cheese
- You can use full fat cream cheese it will just not be quite as healthy.
- You can use sour cream instead of yogurt but you won’t taste the difference and yogurt is so much healthier!
- Use whatever cheese you like – pepper jack will add a little spice but colby jack would be a little more mild – or you could use mozzarella for more creamy texture
Seasonings – minced garlic, coarse sea salt, black pepper
Liquids – olive oil, water (you could use chicken broth if you had a little extra)

Is Fajita Chicken Pasta Healthy?

This version of fajita chicken pasta is a healthier twist on a classic comfort dish. It uses lean chicken breast, plenty of vegetables, nonfat Greek yogurt and protein pasta to keep it lighter while still being creamy and satisfying. We’re also going light on the cheese – just enough to have a melty topping!

It’s indulgent but still healthy – just like my Healthy Tater Tot Casserole!

Quick & Easy Variations

This easy pasta dish is simple to prepare but you can swap out a few ingredients and have a whole new dish! Here are a few ideas:

Frozen Peppers & Onions – you could use frozen peppers and onions instead of fresh and then you can skip the saute step.
Low Carb – skip the pasta and the water and have a low-carb dinner. You could serve over cauliflower rice.
More Veggies – you can always add more veggies to a dish! Mushrooms would be delicious in this pasta but you could also get a little wild and add broccoli (not very fajita-y but so good!).
Swap the Protein – if you’re bored with chicken, try sliced steak or even diced pork chops or boneless pork ribs. (Like these Steak Fajitas)

How to Make Fajita Chicken Pasta

This Chicken Fajita Pasta recipe is so easy to make and full of flavor! Start this healthy family dinner by sauteeing a few veggies and then put it all together in a baking dish and you’re done! Full instructions and amounts in the recipe card below.

SLICE chicken, onion and peppers into bite-sized pieces.
SAUTE – In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, add peppers, onions, garlic, salt & pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
MIX – Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick coating and add pasta, chicken, peppers & onions, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, fajita seasoning, tomatoes and water. Stir everything really well and smooth out so pasta is in the liquid as much as possible.
SPRINKLE – Sprinkle the pepper jack evenly over the top.
BAKE – Cover with foil and bake in 375º oven for 45 minutes.
REST – Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the sauce thickens and the pasta soaks everything up.
SERVE – Plate up a big scoop and top with sour cream, cilantro and a squeeze of lime! Turn this into a meal and add my Roadhouse Side Salad and some Cheesy Breadsticks!

Tips Tricks & FAQs

If you love easy dinners with bold flavor, this fajita chicken pasta is the perfect weeknight meal.

Fajita chicken pasta is a fusion dish that combines classic chicken fajita ingredients like seasoned chicken, bell peppers and onions with pasta and a creamy sauce. It delivers all the bold Tex-Mex flavor of fajitas in a comforting pasta dish.

You could add a dollop of sour cream or diced avocado – which will also help cool this off a little! Crush some tortilla chips as well for added texture!

Store leftovers in airtight storage containers, I’ve been using these glass containers for years now and love them! No more empty butter containers! Store in the refrigerator for 5 days and reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

Sure – you can cover and freeze for a make-ahead casserole BEFORE you bake it. Or freeze leftovers in airtight containers and freeze up to three months. Thaw in the fridge the night before and then reheat as needed.

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Healthy Fajita Chicken Pasta

Course Entree

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword casserole, chicken, fajitas

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 433kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces
1 yellow onion roughly chopped
2 bell peppers roughly chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp coarse sea Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz dry pasta
4 oz low-fat cream cheese
4 oz nonfat greek yogurt
1 packet fajita seasoning or taco seasoning
14 oz diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup pepper jack cheese grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375º and Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray.
Dice the chicken, onion and peppers.
1.5 lb chicken breast, 1 yellow onion, 2 bell peppers
In a large skillet, over high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, add peppers, onions, garlic, salt & pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp coarse sea Salt, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
To your prepared 9×13 pan, add pasta, chicken, peppers & onions, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, fajita seasoning, tomatoes and water. Mix everything really well so it’s evenly coated.
8 oz dry pasta, 4 oz low-fat cream cheese, 4 oz nonfat greek yogurt, 1 packet fajita seasoning, 14 oz diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup water
Sprinkle the pepper jack evenly over the top.
3/4 cup pepper jack cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the sauce thickens and the pasta soaks everything up.

Notes

Nutritional info based on regular pasta vs. protein pasta

Nutrition

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Longhorn Firecracker Chicken Wraps

Heather Johnson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Longhorn Steakhouse Firecracker Chicken Wraps are one of the most popular appetizers on the menu and now you can make this copycat version at home. Crispy fried tortillas are stuffed with spicy chicken, peppers and melty cheese, then served with a creamy avocado lime dipping sauce. These firecracker chicken wraps are bold, crunchy and perfect for game day or an easy dinner!

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Longhorn Steakhouse uses tortillas for these wraps – but the texture comes from popping them in a deep fryer. If you don’t have one of those you can cook these in one of three of ways: deep dish pan, air fryer or oven.

Deep Dish Pan – my preferred method – about an inch of vegetable oil in a deep dish skillet.
Air Fryer – spray the outside of the wraps but watch them – they might brown too quickly.
Oven – baking them saves calories and will still get you the crispy outside and melty inside.

Also – some recipes will list cream cheese – I opened my wraps up and found nothing that even resembled a schmear of it. But if you want to add some – feel free.

Finally – this recipe saves you a LOT of money! You can make double the wraps for about half the price of one order!!!!

Firecracker Chicken Wrap Ingredients

You should just buy all this in bulk because once you make this – the family is going to ask for it weekly! Here’s everything you’ll need to make this game day favorite – and DO NOT SKIP the avocado sauce – it is amazing!

Creamy Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce – This creamy avocado lime sauce is what makes these firecracker chicken wraps irresistible. It’s tangy, slightly sweet and the perfect cool contrast to the spicy chicken filling.
- Sauce: Buttermilk & Mayo
  - you can sub milk + 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice for Buttermilk
  - you could also use sour cream instead of buttermilk in a pinch
- Fruits: Avocado & Lime – go FRESH on these for sure!
- Seasonings: Coarse Sea Salt, Pepper, Paprika & Sugar
Firecracker Wraps – everybody that tried these asked me to make them again!
- Chicken: cooked chicken – you can roast it, use rotisserie or buy pre-made
- Fruits & Veggies: bell pepper, onion, pickled jalapenos, lime
  - you can use fresh jalapenos but go light as they’re spicier
- Cheese: Pepper Jack cheese
  - you can use a milder cheese if you don’t like too much spice – use what you love!
- Seasonings: garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro
  - feel free to skip the cayenne if you’re not a spicy person or the cilantro if you hate it
- Other: vegetable oil, olive oil and tortillas
  - Everything I researched used 8″ tortillas but I felt you just got more bread as you wrapped them. I much preferred them with the 6″ tortillas – they were a little shorter but less bready.

Firecracker Wrap Variations

These are so good – why only make them with chicken? Here are some other ideas for wrap combos:

Philly Steak – thinly sliced steak, green pepper, onion & provolone
Reuben – corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing
Taco – ground beef, taco seasoning, colby jack cheese and diced tomatoes

How to Make Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Firecracker Chicken Wraps

The one big difference between mine and the ones at Longhorn is that mine are much bigger! They serve you almost a taquito style! Too skinny!!! We need them stuffed! Here’s how to make them (full instructions in recipe card below).

SAUCE – add everything to a mini-blender and then into the fridge until ready to serve
SAUTE peppers, onions, jalapenos and garlic in a medium skillet with oil until softened
ADD the chicken, salt, pepper, cayenne, lime & cilantro then stir together and heat thru
WRAP it up – lay out tortilla with 1/4 cup filling and a sprinkle of cheese. Then tuck the ends of the tortilla and roll like a burrito!
FRY – get some oil hot (be careful!!!) and fry on all sides
SERVE – slice in half and serve with the avocado dip!

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Longhorn Steakhouse Firecracker Chicken Wraps are crispy tortilla wraps filled with seasoned chicken, peppers and cheese, then fried until golden brown. They are typically served with a creamy avocado dipping sauce and are one of the most popular appetizers at Longhorn Steakhouse.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. These are my favorite ones on Amazon!

The air fryer is 1000% the best way to reheat to keep the crispiness. Air fry at 300º for 5-6 minutes – with them already cut in half.

Yes – wrap each un-fried, un-cooked wrap in plastic wrap (say wrap again for a bonus) and then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator and fry as mentioned.

They have a mild to medium heat from jalapeños and cayenne, but you can easily adjust the spice level to your preference.

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Longhorn Firecracker Chicken Wraps

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 382 kcal

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Ingredients

For Avocado Sauce

3 tbsp buttermilk
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 avocado chopped
1 lime juiced
¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon white sugar

For Firecracker Chicken Wraps

1/4 red bell pepper finely diced
1/4 yellow pepper finely diced
⅛ cup yellow onion diced (2 slices)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pickled jalapenos finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups cooked chicken chopped
½ tsp coarse kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
1 lime juiced
2 tbsp cilantro chopped
8 flour tortillas 6 or 8 inch
1 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese grated
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

In a mini food processor (or blender), add all avocado sauce ingredients. Blend until combined. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
3 tbsp buttermilk, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 avocado, 1 lime, ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon white sugar
In skillet over medium heat add olive oil. When hot, add bell pepper, onion, jalapenos and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
1/4 red bell pepper, 1/4 yellow pepper, ⅛ cup yellow onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos, 2 garlic cloves
To the pan, add the chicken, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, lime juice and cilantro. Mix until combined. Remove from the heat.
2 cups cooked chicken, ½ tsp coarse kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 lime, 2 tbsp cilantro
Lay out a tortilla shell and spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in the center. Add sprinkle of pepper jack cheese on top of chicken.
1 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, 8 flour tortillas
Fold the sides in. Then fold the side closest to you over the top. Continue folding until the wrap is tight. Repeat until all the shells are rolled up.
In skillet, add vegetable oil. Allow oil to get hot, which will take 2-3 minutes.
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Once the oil is hot place the shells seam side down in the pan. This process will create a seal so the wraps don’t come undone. Rotate the wraps until all the sides are golden brown – watch closely – they will go from golden to black QUICKLY! Repeat until all the wraps are golden brown. More oil may be needed throughout cooking the wraps.
You could also use a deep fryer if you have one. I don't – but that would work as well!
Cut each wrap diagonally down the center with a serrated knife.
Serve with avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

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Chicken Salad Chick Greek Goddess (Spring Seasonal Flavor)

Heather Johnson — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Chicken Salad Chick Greek Goddess is a limited-time spring flavor that takes their classic chicken salad and gives it a Mediterranean twist. Loaded with salty kalamata olives and tangy feta cheese, this bright and flavorful chicken salad is perfect for an easy lunch or light dinner. If you love their seasonal menu, this copycat Chicken Salad Chick Greek Goddess recipe lets you make the fresh, tangy chicken salad at home anytime.

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🫒 Loaded with Kalamata olives (I know they’re purple but the only olive emoji is green) – be sure to purchase these PITTED!
🟩 No celery! I examined this chicken salad with a fine-tooth comb (or tweezers to be real) and there is no celery in this one!
🧀 Go light on the Feta – I’m a huge fan of feta cheese but there’s not much in this chicken salad – just enough for a salty bite!

Greek Goddess Chicken Salad Ingredients

If you love Mediterranean flavors, feta cheese and olives, this Greek Goddess chicken salad is about to become your new lunch obsession. Here’s what you’ll need:

Chicken – you’ll need a pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts which is 1-2 chicken breasts
- you can use rotisserie chicken if instead but they for sure use chicken breast
Mayonnaise – I am a Duke’s fan myself but Hellman’s works as well. (And to believe I grew up on Miracle Whip! Yuck!)
Seasonings – onion powder, garlic powder, oregano
Greek additions – Kalamata olive + a little olive juice and Feta cheese

All Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Flavors

With 12 original chicken salad flavors on the Chicken Salad Chick menu – you’ll find something you like! This spring special Greek Goddess is one of Chicken Salad Chick’s most popular Mediterranean-style chicken salads.

Get your chicken salad as a scoop on lettuce, on a sandwich or in a melt! Here are all the varieties of chicken salad (and my chicken salad recipes for some – I’m workin on doing them all!):

Barbie-Q – with hickory bbq flavor
Buffalo Barclay – with buffalo sauce
Classic Carol Chicken Salad – just the basics: mayo, celery, onion powder…and chicken and this is the PERFECT copycat recipe!
Cranberry Kelli – Carol with dried cranberries and slivered almonds
Dixie Chick – Classic Carol plus minced onions
Fancy Nancy – it sure is fancy when you add fruit like fuji apples, seedless grapes and crushed pecans
Fruity Fran – similar to the Nancy but replace the pecans with pineapple (and I liked it much better!)
Maui Mama – pineapple, bacon, jalapeno
Olivia’s Old South – like the Carol but add hard-boiled eggs & sweet pickle relish
Sassy Scotty – add cheddar, bacon & ranch
Southwest Senorita – roasted corn & poblano
Kickin’ Kay Lynne – buffalo sauce, ranch, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, & Sriracha
Jalapeño Holly – Diced Jalapenos
Lauryn’s Lemon Basil – chopped pecans, fresh basil, & lemon
Jill Pickle – dill pickles

How to make Chicken Salad Chick Greek Goddess

Recreating this seasonal Chicken Salad Chick favorite is easy. Just mix shredded chicken with creamy dressing, feta and kalamata olives for a quick lunch-ready chicken salad. Serve with a side of their Broccoli Salad for a full scale restaurant lunch!

Use the paddle attachment on your mixer to shred your chicken. This is the KEY to getting the texture that Chicken Salad has!
In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, Feta, olives and juice and stir well. Refrigerate for an hour before serving if possible.
Serve with bread, crackers or on a salad.

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Chicken Salad Chick Greek Goddess is a seasonal chicken salad flavor that gives their classic recipe a Mediterranean twist. It combines tender chicken with creamy dressing, salty kalamata olives and tangy feta cheese for a bright, briny flavor that’s perfect for sandwiches, crackers or lettuce wraps.

Greek Goddess is typically a spring seasonal flavor at Chicken Salad Chick and is available for a limited time. Because it rotates on and off the menu, making this copycat recipe at home is the perfect way to enjoy it year-round.

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its ultra-fine chicken texture. The easiest way to recreate this at home is by shredding cooked chicken in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. This creates the same fluffy texture you get at the restaurant.

Yes! Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe and saves time. Simply shred the chicken breast meat and mix it with the dressing, olives and feta.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings 1/4 cup servings

Calories 168 kcal

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
1/2 cup Dukes mayonnaise
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp oregano
1 tbsp Feta
6 tbsp kalamata olives minced
1 tbsp kalamata olive juice

Instructions

Use the paddle attachment on your mixer to shred your chicken. This is the KEY to getting the texture that Chicken Salad has!
2 cups cooked chicken breast
In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, Feta, olives and juice and stir well. Refrigerate for an hour before serving if possible.
1/2 cup Dukes mayonnaise, 1/8 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp Feta, 6 tbsp kalamata olives, 1 tbsp kalamata olive juice
Serve with bread, crackers or on a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg

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Chinese Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry (Healthy 30 Minute Dinner!)

Heather Johnson — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Chinese Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry is my new favorite quick dinner. This healthy ground chicken stir fry is packed with protein, fresh vegetables and sweet Asian flavor. Made with ground chicken, mushrooms, onions and green beans, this easy Chinese chicken recipe comes together in just 30 minutes!

WHY YOU’LL ❤️ THIS DISH

💪 Protein Filled Dish – ground chicken is great for you!
🕓 Quick! This dinner goes from fridge to table in 30 minutes or less!
🍳 One Pan Meal! You’ll go start to finish in one pan!
🔀 Flexible – you can serve this with rice or fill lettuce cups
🥡 Meal Prep – reheats great and easy to pack up for your week!

Chinese Chicken & Green Beans Ingredients

One of the big reasons I love stir-fries is that I can use ingredients I have on hand! Once you make a Chinese recipe – you buy the sauces and have them whenever you need them!

Ground Chicken – Lean ground chicken keeps this stir fry high in protein and lighter than many takeout versions. You can also use ground turkey, ground pork or even ground beef – heck go for sliced steak, diced boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs if you like!
Vegetables – mushrooms, red onion and green beans
- I used frozen green beans – so easy and cook in less time than fresh green beans!
- Add all the veggies you like – broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, etc
Seasonings – garlic, Chinese Five Spice and sesame seeds
- If you don’t have Chinese Five Spice – you could use Allspice or Garam Masala. It’s got a very unique scent – so you can pick up a jar and you might be surprised how often you’ll use it!
- If you’d like it to be spicy – add a pinch of red pepper flakes
Sauces – Sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and honey
- You can use apple cider vinegar or even white wine vinegar + sugar (1 tbsp : 1/4 tsp) if you don’t have rice wine vinegar.
- You could use brown sugar or maple syrup if you’re out of honey.

How to serve Chinese Chicken

You can get as low-carb as you want with this one – there is a little honey in the dish but other than that – you can eat it on its own! But if you want to serve it on something – you have options!

Rice – I am nearly addicted to Basmati rice – so that’s my first choice but you could also use cauliflower rice or jasmine rice.
Lettuce Cups – grab a small head of Boston lettuce and eat it like you would PF Changs Lettuce Wraps
Sweet Potato – serve over a baked sweet potato – the dish has a little sweetness that would pair nicely!
Noodles – whether it’s ramen or rice noodles – this stir-fry would be great on noodles as well!

How to make Chinese Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

If you love easy stir fry recipes that are healthier than takeout, this Chinese chicken and green beans recipe will quickly become a weeknight favorite. Now – grab a skillet and you’re on your way!

BROWN – In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Brown chicken, onion, mushrooms & garlic until onions and mushrooms are tender.
WHISK – In a small bowl, whisk together stir fry sauce of Chinese 5 spice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar and honey.
- If you want this sauce a little thicker – you can add 1 tsp cornstarch when you whisk together.
STEAM – Throw a bag of frozen green beans in microwave.
STIR IN – Add green beans and sauce to pan and stir to combine. Heat for 3-5 minutes.
DRIZZLE with another tbsp honey. Serve with rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds. (Diced green onion would be good too!)

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Yes! Instead of ground chicken you can use diced boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs. Cook the chicken pieces first until browned, then add the vegetables and sauce.

Sure – if it’s something easy to saute – just throw it in the pan with the chicken. Or cook separately and add like we did the green beans.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and put in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.

Definitely! There’s nothing that doesn’t freeze well. You can freeze up to 3 months.

Yes! This recipe is packed with lean protein from ground chicken and lots of vegetables. Compared to takeout stir fry recipes, this version uses less oil and simple ingredients so it’s lighter but still full of flavor. Serve it over rice or in lettuce wraps for an easy healthy dinner.

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Chinese Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry

Course Entree

Cuisine asian

Keyword chicken, green beans

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 378kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 red onion
8 oz mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
1.5 tsp Chinese 5 spice
3 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp honey
10 oz green beans frozen
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

In a large skillet, over high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Brown chicken, onion, mushrooms & garlic until onions and mushrooms are softened.
1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 red onion, 8 oz mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic
In a small bowl, whisk together Chinese 5 spice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar and honey.
1.5 tsp Chinese 5 spice, 3 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 3 tbsp honey
Cook frozen green beans in microwave per directions.
10 oz green beans
Add green beans and honey mixture to pan and stir to combine. Heat for 3-5 minutes.
Drizzle with another tbsp honey. Serve with rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Nutrition

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Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Heather Johnson — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

This Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner is now on our regular rotation! Loaded with sausage, sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and onions – all tossed in a sweet & savory Maple Dijon Glaze. Man oh man – THIS dish is where it’s at. (Oh and it’s soooo easy to make!)

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe! ❤️

No Fail – I love sheet pan dinners because it’s barely cooking – chop and put it on a pan. Plus it’s great for busy weeknights cuz it’s ready in 35 minutes!
Versatile – if you think – ew – I don’t like carrots – leave them out! That’s the beauty of it! I’ll give you options for what you can use and swap!
One Pan – You’re just using one pan and putting it in the oven – I love a dinner without a bunch of dishes! Use parchment paper on the sheet pan and even less cleaning!

Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients

Sheet Pan Meal’s have become a weekly meal because of how easy and versatile they are! Pick a protein, pick a carb, pick some veggies – throw the same seasoning on all of it and YOU’RE DONE!

Keep in mind – harder items take longer to cook (potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts) – so you’ll need to put them in first. Here are options for making delicious sheet pan dinners:

Protein – we’re using Apple Chicken Sausage.
- Swaps: smoked sausage, chicken breast or thighs, salmon, pork chops or tenderloin, beef tenderloin or sirloin steak
Carb – we’re using Sweet Potatoes & Carrots.
- Swaps: acorn or butternut squash, mini red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots
Veggies – we’re using broccoli, onion & bell pepper.
- Swaps: zucchini, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, asparagus, green beans
Seasonings & Spices – we’re using Maple Dijon Glaze.
- Swaps: Garlic & Herbs (garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning), Mediterranean (garlic, oregano, cumin), Lemon Parmesan (fresh lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan cheese), Mexican (chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice and cilantro)

How to Make Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

This easy weeknight dinner is all about the prep – so get the cutting board out and your best knife (I like this Santoku knife – it’s shorter than a chef’s knife so you have more control).

CHOP carrots and potatoes first into a small pieces (1/2”). Add to prepared sheet pan (by prepared I mean put on a sheet of parchment paper) and drizzle veggies with olive oil, salt & black pepper.
ROAST in 400º oven for 10 minutes.
CHOP sausages, peppers, broccoli and onion. Broccoli and onion can be slightly larger because they cook more quickly. Place in a large mixing bowl.
COMBINE ingredients needed for Maple Dijon sauce in a small bowl
REMOVE pan from oven and add carrots and potatoes to large bowl with all vegetables and sausage. Add sauce, salt and pepper to large bowl and toss so everything is coated. Pour mixture onto the sheet pan into an even layer.
BAKE for 25 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are fork tender

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Store leftovers in an airtight container – I love these glass storage containers – they clean up so nicely! Keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You want to maintain the crispiness – so I would recommend air fryer (start with 300º for 6 min), skillet (with a spritz of olive oil) or bake in the oven. You can microwave but it will be soft.

Sure! Honey mustard or bbq sauce would both work with these savory flavors.

Sure! Be sure to either use baby potatoes or dice larger potatoes into small pieces.

Sliced tomatoes – simple and fresh
Cucumber salad – light and crunchy
Garlic cheese bread – cheesy bread is always a win
Chick-Fil-A Kale Salad – crunchy and zesty

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Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Keyword sheet pan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 324kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 small sweet potatoes diced
2 carrots sliced
12 oz chicken apple sausages
2 cups broccoli bite-size
2 bell peppers sliced
1 red onion large slices
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

Maple Dijon Garlic Glaze

3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
CHOP carrots and potatoes first into a small pieces (1/2”). Add to prepared sheet pan (by prepared I mean put on a sheet of parchment paper) and drizzle veggies with olive oil, salt & black pepper.
2 small sweet potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 tsp coarse sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper
Place in oven for 10 minutes.
CHOP sausages, peppers, broccoli and onion. Broccoli and onion can be slightly larger because they cook more quickly. Place in a large mixing bowl.
12 oz chicken apple sausages, 2 cups broccoli, 2 bell peppers, 1 red onion
COMBINE ingredients needed for Maple Dijon sauce in a small bowl
3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp maple syrup, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika
REMOVE pan from oven and add carrots and potatoes to large bowl with all vegetables and sausage. Add sauce, salt and pepper to large bowl and toss so everything is coated. Pour mixture onto the sheet pan into an even layer.
Bake for 25 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are fork tender.

Nutrition

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Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

Heather Johnson — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:24:30 +0000

This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole recipe is one of the easiest you’ll find and so delicious! This family favorite chicken casserole is creamy and comforting with that crunchy Ritz cracker topping.

What You Will ❤️ About Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

This chicken casserole is basic and it pairs perfectly with a salad. It’s just a few ingredients and it’s all comfort food. Shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Ritz crackers and butter – does it get any better?!

If you don’t have shredded chicken – you can buy a rotisserie chicken – or make it yourself in the air fryer or the crock pot! I make this chicken at least once a month and keep the leftovers in the fridge for salads and recipes like this one!

You can also get crazy and add a bag of mixed veggies or peas & carrots to the casserole!

How do you make Chicken Casserole?

Grab your cooked chicken – the easiest way is with a rotisserie chicken! Chop it all up!
Lay the chicken in the bottom of at least an 8×8 pan –
In a bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. (Resist the urge to eat the cream of mushroom soup with a spoon – or is that just me?!) Spread mixture on top of the chicken.
Next – have some fun and crush a sleeve of Ritz crackers all over the top of the casserole! I like leaving some chunks too!
Melt a stick of butter and drizzle that over the top of the crackers.
- you can use salted or unsalted butter – doesn’t really matter!
Finally – bake for 30 minutes until crackers are golden brown and serve!

It’s great for a crowd or picky eaters. Throw together a salad on the side and dinner is served. I absolutely love this recipe and make it at least once/month!

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

How do you make rotisserie chicken at home?

I make the best “rotisserie” chicken at home – either in my air fryer or my crock pot! It makes the juiciest chicken – I shred it up and keep it in the fridge for salads, pastas and this recipe! You can also use straight chicken breasts if you prefer.

Can you reheat Chicken Casserole

I like to reheat this in the oven or air fryer – mainly because of the cracker topping. You can definitely reheat in the microwave – but you might just want to add some fresh crackers after you take it out so it has that crunch factor!

Can you add vegetables?

Of course! I have added frozen peas and carrots many times (before you add the cracker topping) and it bakes just fine. You could also add broccoli, cauliflower or even green beans!

How can I make this healthier?

You could use reduced calorie cream of mushroom soup, nonfat Greek yogurt and lower fat Ritz!

Can I use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom?

Yup – I just LOVE mushrooms!

Can I use leftover turkey?

Yup – leftover turkey or ham would be great too!

What do I serve with Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole?

Mainly you need some veggies with this casserole! Here are some great vegetable side dishes that go well with this comfort food:

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Chicken Casserole

This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole recipe is one of the easiest you’ll find and so delicious! This now-famous chicken casserole is creamy, crunchy and comforting. It’s great with leftover chicken (or turkey) and comes together quickly – plus the topping is fun to make!

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 385kcal

Cost $7

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups chopped cooked chicken (1 rotisserie chicken)
1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
1 cup sour cream
1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers
1/2 stick butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º
Spray non-stick cooking spray in 8×8 baking dish
Spread chicken across bottom of dish
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
Mix together soup and sour cream and pour over chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream
Crumble Ritz crackers over top of soup layer
1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers
Drizzle melted butter over top of all crackers
1/2 stick butter
Bake for 30 minutes

Notes

Feel free to add seasonings to soup mixture if you’d like such as onion powder and garlic powder.

Nutrition

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Healthy Big Mac Salad

Heather Johnson — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:33:00 +0000

This Healthy Big Mac Salad helps me get through the week when I’m on my weight loss journey! All the flavors of a Big Mac and NONE of the guilt! That’s right – two all *turkey* patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a *bed of lettuce*! Burgers – healthified!

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The Big Mac sauce is really key – and – the rumor of it being Thousand Island dressing is somewhat true. But we have to make it HEALTHIER?! Normally it’s ketchup, mayo, mustard and some other goodies – but the mayo is going to kill the healthy vibe – so let’s use a little bit of LIGHT mayo and add nonfat Greek yogurt.

Now trust me – I love me some mayo – but when it’s all mixed together – you won’t miss it! (especially from your be-hind!) I promise! And skipping the bun makes this low carb too!

Make it Quicker & Healthier

The whole point of a “healthy” version of a Big Mac is to make it healthier. So that means – no bun, lighten up beef and lighten up toppings. Here’s some tips to making it healthy & delicious!

Ground Chicken – you can use ground chicken, ground turkey or lean ground beef – but I went with ground chicken breast for the healthiest salad
Seasoning – ground chicken is bland! Be sure to season it! I went with Lawry’s seasoning salt to help get back in some of that flavor we’re missing from not using beef.
Store separately – I like to package this with the meat separate from the salad – this way I can reheat the chicken and get that warm chicken on the cool salad!
Pickles – be sure to get the thin hamburger dill pickles to get what’s closest to McDonalds!
Additional Toppings – Big Macs don’t have tomatoes but this salad does – why? Cuz I like them and it adds texture. You’re getting healthy veggies – and still skipping that bun!

Tips Tricks & FAQs

This is great for meal prep! You can store your ground chicken in one container for reheating, the salad fixins in a bag or separate container and then add your dressing and mix together.

The ground chicken is good for up to 5 days in the fridge. I like to chop lettuce as I need it to keep it fresh longer. The sauce will last a couple of weeks.

Yes. Switch to all mayo and eliminate Greek Yogurt. Also eliminate cheese from topping or swap for a vegan cheese.

It likely is! Check your ingredients carefully but everything in this should be gluten free!

Big Macs have 580 calories, 35g fat, 46g carbs, 25g protein. This Healthy Big Mac Salad only has 304 calories, 18g fat, 11g carbs and 26g protein! WOW!!! The difference is crazy – and you still get that BIG MAC FLAVOR in every bite! 1/2 calories, 1/2 fat, 1/3 carbs and same protein – I’ll take it!

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Healthy Big Mac Salad

This Healthy Big Mac Salad helps me get through the week when I'm on my weight loss journey! All the flavors of a Big Mac and NONE of the guilt! That's right – two all *turkey* patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a *bed of lettuce*! Burgers – healthified!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 304 kcal

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Ingredients

Big Mac Salad Dressing

1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp coarse sea salt

Healthy Big Mac Salad

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp seasoning salt
8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup thin dill pickle slices diced
1/2 cup white onions minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

In large skillet, over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add ground chicken and seasoning salt. Brown ground chicken until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb ground chicken, 2 tsp seasoning salt
In a medium sized bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, ketchup, relish, mustard, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt. Whisk together and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
1/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/8 tsp coarse sea salt
In bowls, add 2 cups lettuce to each bowl. Add 4 oz cooked chicken to each bowl. Split cheese, pickles, onions and sesame seeds between bowls. Top with dressing made earlier, toss and serve!
8 cups romaine lettuce, 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup thin dill pickle slices, 1/2 cup white onions, 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Optional additions to salad:
– Diced tomatoes (cherry tomatoes, roma tomatoes or grape tomatoes)
– Diced cucumbers
– Diced bacon
– Shredded carrots

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25saladCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1785mgPotassium: 951mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8421IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 3mg

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One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Rice

Heather Johnson — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:25:05 +0000

This One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Rice is comfort food in a pan with all the cozy, creamy vibes you crave. The best part is it’s done in 30 minutes with fluffy rice, juicy bites of seasoned chicken and a rich cheesy mushroom sauce that brings everything together in the most delicious way.

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I love Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken and thought – why not make this into a total meal? Easy peasy! We turned this Roadhouse favorite into a one pot meal the whole family will love!

Why You’ll ❤️ This Recipe

Easy to Make – simple seasonings and its all made in one pot
Quick Dinner – this one pot meal is ready in just 30 minutes
Texas Roadhouse Flavors – if you like their mushroom chicken – you’ll love this – we add rice to make it a meal!

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Roadhouse uses chicken breasts but you could also use chicken thighs for more flavor
Mushrooms – I love the meatiness of portobello mushrooms but you could also use button mushrooms or even baby bella
Onion – sweet yellow onions are so good for any recipe like this because they bring flavor & texture
Rice – short grain white rice is easy to grab but I love Basmati rice and use it whenever possible – it’s got a lighter texture that I like
Seasonings – you’ll need all the basics here: garlic powder, onion powder, Paprika, thyme salt & pepper
Flour – this is a thickener for the sauce – you could add a touch of cornstarch instead if needed
Chicken Broth – I love the flavor this adds to the rice, but you could use water as well
Cream – Heavy cream adds thickness but you could also use half & half or milk
Cheese – Texas Roadhouse Chicken uses Monterrey Jack & Parmesan cheese but you could also use colby or mozzarella.

How to make Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms

SEASON CHICKEN – dice chicken and coat with seasonings (full list in recipe card below)
BROWN – Add oil and brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken & set aside.
VEGGIES – Add mushrooms and onions and saute until softened.
SAUCY – Add flour & seasonings to pan with mushrooms and stir to coat.
RICE – Add chicken broth, soy sauce, rice and chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer until rice is done.
CHEESE – Stir in cheese & cream – and you’re done!

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Place in air tight containers in the refrigerator for up to a week.

If just reheating a single serving, place in microwave for 60 seconds. If a larger portion, you can use a pan on the stove top and add a little water or milk to loosen up the rice and make it saucier again.

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One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Rice

Course Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, mushrooms

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 439kcal

Equipment

HexClad Deep Saute Pan

Ingredients

Chicken & Seasoning

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp olive oil split

Mushroom Sauce

8 oz portobello mushrooms large dice
1/2 cup onion diced
2 Large cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp coarse kosher Salt
1/4 tsp black Pepper
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp soy sauce
32 oz chicken broth
1 cup white rice

Finishing Touches

½ cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Monterrey Jack cheese grated
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Dice chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper.  
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4 tbsp olive oil
When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken. Brown for 3 minutes – stirring to brown all sides. Remove the chicken to a plate. (Chicken will cook through later)
Add remaining olive oil to pan. Add mushroom and onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.
4 tbsp olive oil, 8 oz portobello mushrooms, 1/2 cup onion
Add flour, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to pan with mushrooms and stir to coat.
2 Large cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp coarse kosher Salt, 1/4 tsp black Pepper, 2 tbsp all purpose flour
Add chicken broth broth, soy sauce, rice and chicken to the pan.
1 tsp soy sauce, 32 oz chicken broth, 1 cup white rice
Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and cook without stirring for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
Slowly stir in cream, water and jack cheese.
½ cup Heavy cream, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
Serve chicken and rice with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

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Broccoli Cheese Rice & Chicken Casserole

Heather Johnson — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000

This Broccoli Cheese Rice & Chicken Casserole is comfort food at its best!!! I took my family favorite recipe for Cheddar’s Broccoli Cheese Casserole and added chicken to make it a main dish. Loaded with broccoli, fluffy rice, cheesy sauce and juicy chicken bites – Cheddar’s should add THIS DISH to their menu!

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Cheddar’s Broccoli Cheese Casserole is their most famous dish and its actually a layered casserole with the rice staying “plain” on the bottom and then layering that cheesy broccoli mixture on top before baking! Ritz crackers & butter make the perfect top with a slight crunch in every bite!

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Ingredients

It’s got steak and okra in it! JUST KIDDING! I mean – duh – the name pretty much tells you the ingredients – but let me add some tips along the way:

Rice – you’ll need cooked rice for this – you can use plain white rice but I used jasmine because I like it better than short grain white rice. You can use long grain rice or even brown rice! Whatever you have and like!
Chicken – I browned the seasoned, diced chicken breast in five minutes – so it’s very quick and easy – BUT – you could use rotisserie chicken or even frozen cooked chicken in a pinch!
Cheese – yeah it’s Velveeta! You could also use shredded cheddar cheese if you liked – it might be a little less creamy but still very delicious!
Broccoli – I went simple here and used a big bag of frozen – you could also use fresh if you like. It will cook in the casserole.
Crackers – Ritz crackers are great because they are so buttery and crumble into perfect size chunks so easily! You could also use Club Crackers or even Fried Onions!
Other Ingredients – Cream of Mushroom soup (you could also use Cream of Chicken or Cream of Broccoli), milk, butter, olive oil, salt, pepper

How to make Broccoli Cheese Rice Chicken Casserole

It’s all about the layers with this casserole! Fluffy rice, creamy chicken & broccoli and then the buttery crunch on top – it’s so decadent!!! Here’s the quick, at-a-glance of how to make this casserole:

PRE-COOK your rice and chicken
STIR together soup, milk & butter
MIX chicken, soup mixture, broccoli & Velveeta
SPOON rice across bottom of baking dish
TOP with the chicken mixture
CRUMBLE crackers on top
DRIZZLE with melted butter
BAKE for 30 minutes & serve!

Tips Tricks & FAQs

Place 1.5 cup size servings in the microwave and reheat for 1.5-2 minutes

It’s got veggies, rice and chicken – so the obvious side dish is a big glass of milk! Nah – just kidding – a small side salad is a great combination to get more veggies in! I also served it with some buttery, flaky biscuits.

Yes – since we’re using frozen broccoli – you could also throw in a bag of frozen peas and carrots! It could withstand more vegetables! Or lightly saute mushrooms to build on the cream of mushroom soup flavor!

If you have a lot, cover tightly with foil or with a lid. For lesser amounts, I prefer an airtight container. They’re good in the fridge for about a week. I like these Amazon Basics glass containers! You can pu them in the freezer for up to 3 months as well.

Sure! Add more seasoning to your chicken and/or the rice – such as garlic powder and onion powder.

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Broccoli Cheese Rice & Chicken Casserole

Course Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli, chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 1148kcal

Cost 14

Equipment

Rectangle baking dish

Ingredients

3 cups cooked white rice
1 lb chicken diced
1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 stick butter split
10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
12 oz frozen broccoli
12 oz Velveeta diced into 1/2″ cubes
1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers

Instructions

Cook white rice according to package instructions. (1 cup uncooked rice = 3 cups cooked rice)
3 cups cooked white rice
Season diced chicken with salt & pepper
1 lb chicken, 1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken to pan and sauté until browned on all sides. Chicken does NOT need to be cooked through as it will continue to cook in casserole.
Preheat oven to 375º and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. (My dish isn't exactly 9×13 – but it's close in proportion – it's too much for a square dish.)
Add cooked rice to bottom of casserole dish
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 stick melted butter, cream of mushroom soup and milk.
1 stick butter, 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk
Stir in cooked chicken, frozen broccoli and cubed velveeta. Stir to combine. Spoon broccoli mixture on top of the rice.
12 oz frozen broccoli, 12 oz Velveeta
Crush remaining cracker crumbs and sprinkle on top of broccoli mixture. Pour remaining 1/2 stick melted butter over top of casserole.
1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, 1 stick butter
Bake for 30 minutes.

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Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne

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Kickin Kay Lynne is a spicy chicken salad flavor from Chicken Salad Chick made with buffalo sauce, sriracha, jalapeños, bacon, cheese and ranch seasoning. It’s one of their boldest flavors and a favorite for anyone who loves a little heat.

This chicken salad has a medium heat level from buffalo sauce, jalapeños and sriracha. You can easily adjust the spice by using less sriracha or milder buffalo sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

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Healthy Fajita Chicken Pasta

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Fajita chicken pasta is a fusion dish that combines classic chicken fajita ingredients like seasoned chicken, bell peppers and onions with pasta and a creamy sauce. It delivers all the bold Tex-Mex flavor of fajitas in a comforting pasta dish.

You could add a dollop of sour cream or diced avocado – which will also help cool this off a little! Crush some tortilla chips as well for added texture!

Store leftovers in airtight storage containers, I’ve been using these glass containers for years now and love them! No more empty butter containers! Store in the refrigerator for 5 days and reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

Sure – you can cover and freeze for a make-ahead casserole BEFORE you bake it. Or freeze leftovers in airtight containers and freeze up to three months. Thaw in the fridge the night before and then reheat as needed.

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Longhorn Firecracker Chicken Wraps

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Longhorn Steakhouse Firecracker Chicken Wraps are crispy tortilla wraps filled with seasoned chicken, peppers and cheese, then fried until golden brown. They are typically served with a creamy avocado dipping sauce and are one of the most popular appetizers at Longhorn Steakhouse.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. These are my favorite ones on Amazon!

The air fryer is 1000% the best way to reheat to keep the crispiness. Air fry at 300º for 5-6 minutes – with them already cut in half.

Yes – wrap each un-fried, un-cooked wrap in plastic wrap (say wrap again for a bonus) and then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator and fry as mentioned.

They have a mild to medium heat from jalapeños and cayenne, but you can easily adjust the spice level to your preference.

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Chicken Salad Chick Greek Goddess (Spring Seasonal Flavor)

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Greek Goddess is typically a spring seasonal flavor at Chicken Salad Chick and is available for a limited time. Because it rotates on and off the menu, making this copycat recipe at home is the perfect way to enjoy it year-round.

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its ultra-fine chicken texture. The easiest way to recreate this at home is by shredding cooked chicken in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. This creates the same fluffy texture you get at the restaurant.

Yes! Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe and saves time. Simply shred the chicken breast meat and mix it with the dressing, olives and feta.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

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Chinese Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry (Healthy 30 Minute Dinner!)

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Yes! Instead of ground chicken you can use diced boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs. Cook the chicken pieces first until browned, then add the vegetables and sauce.

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