Tarragon Chicken Salad

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 5 Cuisine: American

A creamy, flavorful chicken salad featuring tarragon, walnuts, celery, and a rich mayo-sour cream dressing, perfect for light lunches or elegant picnics.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. boneless chicken breast
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. mayo
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c. shelled walnuts
  • 1/2 c. diced celery
  • 1 tsp. crumbled dried tarragon
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a large jelly roll pan.
  2. Spread evenly with heavy cream and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Allow the chicken to cool.
  4. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a bowl.
  5. Whisk together sour cream and mayo in a small bowl and pour over the shredded chicken.
  6. Add diced celery, shelled walnuts, dried tarragon, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  7. Refrigerate the salad, covered, for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

453 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 35.9g 46% DV
Carbs 24.5g 9% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10245.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1097.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 52mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 180.8mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 14.6mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 377.8mg 29% DV
Iron 9.2mg 51% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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