Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe – This refreshing and flavorful salad is a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy your cravings. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables come together in a tangy dressing that will have your taste buds singing. Chicken, Rice-A-Roni, marinated artichokes, green onions, bell peppers, sundried tomatoes, mayonnaise, and curry powder. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light and healthy lunch. This a must-try dish that will become a favorite in no time!
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This Chicken & Rice Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Tender, juicy chicken combined with fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that ties it all together. The combination of flavors and textures creates a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you serve it as a light lunch, a side dish, or as a main course, this chicken salad is a versatile and delicious option for any occasion. So grab a fork, dig in, and prepare to be blown away by the incredible taste of this salad.
How to Make Chicken and Rice Salad
This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Start by cooking rice-a-roni according to package instructions. Cool to room temperature. Drain marinated artichoke hearts over a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and curry powder and stir to combine.
Chop artichoke hearts into bite-size pieces. Add artichoke hearts, rice-a-roni, cooked chicken, sundried tomatoes, chopped green onions, and chopped green bell peppers to the bowl. Toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-chicken-rice-roni/
- You can substitute an equivalent amount of white rice, wild rice, or brown rice.
- I use rotisserie chicken in this chicken salad. You can use any cooked chicken that you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken all work fine.
- Make sure to use marinated artichoke hearts and not canned artichoke hearts. The base of the dressing for this chicken salad is the liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts. It has TONS of great flavor.
- Variations/Additions:
- celery
- lemon juice
- garlic
- feta cheese
- red onion
- cherry tomatoes
- mushrooms
- dijon mustard
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
What to Serve Chicken Artichoke and Rice Salad
This chicken salad has quickly become a new favorite at our house. We serve the salad in lettuce with a side of potato chips. If you’re in the mood for something fresh and light, a side salad or a fruit salad will provide a refreshing contrast. Another option is to pair it with roasted asparagus or grilled vegetables. And let’s not forget about deviled eggs! These creamy and tangy bites make for a perfect accompaniment to the chicken and rice salad. No matter what you serve with this, it is sure to be a hit!
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Chicken and Rice Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 (6.9-oz) box Chicken Rice-a-Roni,
- 1 (12-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ large green pepper, chopped
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
Instructions:
- Prepare the rice-a-roni according to package instructions. Cool to room temperature.
- Drain marinated artichoke hearts over a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and curry powder and stir to combine.
- Chop artichoke hearts into bite-size pieces. Add artichoke hearts, rice-a-roni, cooked chicken, sundried tomatoes, chopped green onions, and chopped green bell peppers to the bowl. Toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes:
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-chicken-rice-roni/
- You can substitute an equivalent amount of white rice, wild rice, or brown rice.
- I use rotisserie chicken in this chicken salad. You can use any cooked chicken that you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken all work fine.
- Make sure to use marinated artichoke hearts and not canned artichoke hearts. The base of the dressing for this chicken salad is the liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts. It has TONS of great flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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