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Instant Pot Chicken Salad Recipe

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Description

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. It's full of protein, healthy fats and other nutrients, making it a great meal to fuel your day. The creamy, tangy sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the tender chicken and crunchy vegetables. You can enjoy it right away or prepare it ahead of time and take it on the go for a convenient lunch.

Prep Time

This Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe is easy to prepare with only 10 minutes of prep time. You'll need to dice the onion, celery and carrots as well as shred the cooked chicken into small pieces. Then, mix the ingredients together and you’re ready to go!

Cook Time

The chicken salad cooks quickly in the Instant Pot, taking just 3 minutes of pressure cooking time. Once the timer beeps, you can quick release the pressure and your chicken salad is ready to eat.

Ingredients

For this Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

To make this Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe, you'll need to follow these steps:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced onion, celery, carrots and shredded chicken.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
  4. Place the chicken salad in the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
  5. Quick release the pressure and serve the chicken salad warm or chilled.

Equipment

For this Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe, you'll need an Instant Pot and a few other kitchen tools:

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Instant Pot

Notes

This Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe is incredibly versatile. You can customize it with different vegetables or proteins. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, if desired. If you're looking for a dairy-free option, you can use vegan mayonnaise instead.

Nutrition: Per Serving

This Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe yields 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

  • Calories: 300
  • Total Fat: 19 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 9 grams
  • Protein: 21 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 310 milligrams

Recipe Tips

When making this Instant Pot Chicken Salad, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • Make sure to use cooked, shredded chicken for this recipe. You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken or cook your own chicken in the Instant Pot.
  • You can use a variety of vegetables in this recipe. Try adding diced bell peppers, corn, peas or whatever vegetables you have on hand.
  • This chicken salad is best served cold, but it can also be enjoyed warm. If serving warm, just cook the chicken salad in the Instant Pot for a few minutes.
  • This chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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