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A bowl of 5-ingredient chopped chicken salad with diced celery and red onions

Chopped Chicken Salad

This Chopped Chicken Salad is your ultimate "emergency" dinner for those nights when you’re standing in front of the fridge with zero brainpower left. It’s creamy, crunchy, and ready in literally five minutes. By using pre-cooked chicken and store-bought ranch, you get a high-protein, satisfying weeknight meal with zero actual cooking required. No stove, no stress, just a delicious solution to a long workday.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Grilled Chicken Breast diced into small bite-sized pieces
  • ½ Medium Avocado sliced or diced
  • 2 Tbsp Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Small Stalk Celery finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Store-bought Ranch Dressing
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine your diced grilled chicken, chopped red onion, and chopped celery.
  2. Gently fold in the sliced avocado. Handle it carefully so the pieces stay intact and don't turn into mash.
  3. Pour the ranch dressing over the ingredients. Using a spatula, toss gently until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Give it one final light toss to distribute the seasoning.
  5. If you have the time, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled on its own, in a wrap, or over greens.