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Chicken Salad for Sandwiches
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Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Simple crockpot recipe to make the famous Willow Tree Chicken Salad for Sandwiches. Moist and full of flavor for a lunch time sandwich.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Lizzy Cascalheira

Ingredients

For the Chicken in Crockpot

  • 1 pound chicken breast cooked in the crockpot
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 bouillon chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

For the Mix

  • 3 tablespoons celery finely minced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken in the crock pot with the seasoning. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. When full cooked. Drain the chicken.
  • Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, blend chicken breasts until thoroughly shredded.
  • Remove bowl from stand mixer and add in all other ingredients. Stir by hand to mix well to blend everything well.
  • Serve with lettuce leaves on a roll to make the traditional Willow Tree sandwich. Enjoy!

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Notes

Let the chicken cool off before pulling it apart.  It makes it easier to handle. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg