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Chicken and Rice Salad

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None specified

Description

A versatile and refreshing chicken and rice salad with tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a creamy dressing.


Ingredients

  • 1 box of Rice-A-Roni (butter flavor)
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup golden rice vermicelli
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice-A-Roni according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked Rice-A-Roni, shredded chicken, water chestnuts, and rice vermicelli.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve cold.

Notes

Chilling your salad for at least 30 minutes helps all the flavors meld beautifully.