Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad

4.92 from 37 votes

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad

This chunky chopped Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad is a great fresh salad that can be eaten on its own or turned into several different easy lunch ideas!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $4.84 recipe / $1.61 serving

Servings: about 1 cup each

Calories: 360.63kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

White Cutting Boards
Chef's Knife
Grater

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) $1.89
1 cup chopped cooked chicken* $1.16
2 oz. cheddar, shredded (about ½ cup) $1.00
2 green onions, sliced $0.25
1/3 cup ranch dressing $0.49
freshly cracked pepper to taste $0.05

Instructions

Finely chop the broccoli. It's important that the broccoli pieces be very small. Chop the chicken into small pieces as well.
Add the broccoli, chopped chicken, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, and ranch dressing to a large bowl. Stir well until everything is evenly coated in dressing. Add freshly cracked pepper to your liking.
Serve as is, stuff into a tortilla or pita for a sandwich, or stuff into a tortilla and toast in a skillet until the inside is melted for a quesadilla. Keep any remaining salad refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

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Notes

*Use any type of pre-cooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or canned chicken breast.

Nutrition

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