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Creamy chicken salad with grapes, apples, celery, toasted pecans, and herbs in a white bowl on a marble surface

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad Chick

Recreate the iconic Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad Chick recipe at home with this irresistibly creamy, fruity, and nutty copycat version. Loaded with juicy grapes, crisp apples, and toasted pecans, this Southern favorite is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or potlucks. Ready in under 45 minutes—make it once, crave it forever!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, main dish, Salad
Cuisine American, Southern American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz roasted rotisserie chicken breast shredded (~3 cups)
  • 1 medium Fuji apple cored and diced
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes sliced in half
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
  • cup finely diced celery
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Duke’s preferred
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar
  • Salt & pepper to taste optional

Instructions
 

Prep the Produce & Chicken:

  • Shred the chicken and dice the apples, celery, and grapes. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, then let cool.

Mix the Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and powdered sugar until smooth.

Combine Ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, fruits, celery, and pecans. Pour the dressing over and gently fold until evenly coated.

Chill Before Serving:

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Serve cold on croissants, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.

Notes

Nutrient Amount
Calories ~450 kcal
Total Fat 35g
Saturated Fat 5g
Protein 20g
Carbohydrates 10g
Sugar 8g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 420mg
Cholesterol 70mg
Keyword chicken salad with grapes and apples, fancy nancy chicken salad chick, Southern chicken salad