Crunchy Chicken Salad

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 7 Min

Our Crunchy Chicken Salad recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. Wonderin' why? 'Cause it's the perfect combination of simple ingredients with fancy tastes!

What You'll Need

1 (3-ounce) package Oriental-flavored ramen noodles
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Crumble uncooked noodles onto a baking sheet; set seasoning packet aside. Combine crumbled noodles with almonds and sunflower seeds on baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally.
Combine seasoning packet, the oil, sugar, and vinegar in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Combine chicken, coleslaw mix, toasted noodle mixture, and dressing; toss well. Serve immediately.

Notes

This easy one-dish meal makes good use of leftover chicken. If you prefer a meatless entre, just omit the chicken - either way, you'll enjoy your crunchy creation.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 535
Calories from Fat 391
Total Fat 43g 67 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
Protein 21g 41 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 37mg 12 %
Sodium 124mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 5.7g 23 %
Sugars 7.5g 0 %

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grannytina1 272961 6

Aug 15, 2016

Great recipe made this a few times but never toasted the noodles or almonds sunflower seeds great idea- really easy and everyone loves it great for potlucks and picnics one lady adds shredded lettuce instead of coleslaw and I love it! I use fresh shredded cabbage and carrots instead of bagged mix tastes much fresher and better next time I am going to make it with the lettuce! I keep my sunflower seeds and almonds in freezer bags in freezer they keep fresh much longer

vtmunchkin

Aug 16, 2013

this is so good & so easy. If you have leftovers they taste just as good the next day. I have lots of Mr. food cookbooks & watched him faithfully on TV. Love the recipes. Pet peeve of mine, people get on here & complain about the calories . fat ect. If you want all lo fat, Vegan,, low calorie, ect this may not be your site. Go to a site that features your kind of recipes, don't get on here & complain.If you don't like the recipe don't make them.

sissypoo

Jul 16, 2013

Thanks for renewing an old favorite by using the chicken... I mix the chicken & salad ingredients the day before to mellow the flavors, & add dressing & crunches just before serving. Keeps it fresher.

pwesleyrp 5805366

Jul 16, 2013

I have made basic recipe before (no baking and no chicken) Chicken sounds like a fantastic idea. I make it ahead (even a day before) and prior to serving add the noodles. That lets the flavors be absorbed, but you still get the crunchiness of the noodles.

Litl Cook

Jul 11, 2013

I have made this before but without the chicken! I don't know why I didn't think of it! Oh, and I didn't bake it but just combined it all! I can enjoy it even more now!