Instant Pot Chicken Salad Recipe

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Description

This Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe is the perfect way to make a delicious and nutritious lunch, dinner, or snack. It is so simple to make in the Instant Pot and can be served on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich. The chicken is cooked perfectly in the pressure cooker and is full of flavor. This chicken salad is made with diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, and a few other ingredients and is sure to be a hit with everyone in the family. It is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, or you can easily cook the chicken in the Instant Pot for the perfect meal.

Prep Time

It takes about 10 minutes to prepare the ingredients for this recipe. This includes dicing the cooked chicken and chopping the celery and onion.

Cook Time

This Instant Pot Chicken Salad takes about 10 minutes to cook. This includes the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and the time it takes to cook the chicken.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, diced

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup red grapes, halved

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the diced cooked chicken in the Instant Pot. Add the celery, onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red grapes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

2. Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to “Sealing”. Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting and set the time to 10 minutes.

3. When the cooking time is finished, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure.

4. Open the lid and stir the chicken salad. Serve over a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich. Enjoy!

Equipment

Instant Pot

Knife

Cutting Board

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Spatula

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people. You can also use this chicken salad as a dip for crackers or as a filling for wraps or tacos.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 291 kcal

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Protein: 15 g

Fat: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Cholesterol: 37 mg

Sodium: 441 mg

Potassium: 218 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 2 g

Vitamin A: 59 IU

Vitamin C: 4 mg

Calcium: 16 mg

Iron: 1 mg

Recipe Tips

For the best flavor, use freshly cooked chicken. If using store-bought cooked chicken, you may want to season it with a bit of salt and pepper before adding it to the Instant Pot. You can also use rotisserie chicken if you prefer.

If you don't have celery or onion on hand, you can easily omit them from the recipe. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or cucumbers. Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.

This Instant Pot Chicken Salad is best served immediately, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store it in an airtight container and enjoy it as leftovers for lunch or dinner.