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Creamy chicken salad with grapes, apples, and pecans in a white bowl

Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy Copycat

Recreate the beloved Chicken Salad Chick Fancy Nancy at home with this quick and practical recipe. Perfect for summer lunches, picnics, and light dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken from rotisserie or poached
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup diced apple Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add shredded chicken, grapes, apple, pecans, and parsley. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  5. Serve chilled on croissants, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.