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Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick copycat)

Published Feb 24, 2021 by Allyson · 55 Comments
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This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, pecans, and shredded chicken! It's identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, walnuts, and shredded chicken! It's identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad is one of the most popular chicken salads from the national restaurant chain, Chicken Salad Chick. It is full of red grapes, crisp apples, pecans, and the perfect blend of seasonings! I've been making this copycat recipe for years, and everyone always begs me for the recipe! It is delicious and so easy to make at home! Serve it with the classic southern dish Pear Salad or easy Air Fryer Tater Tots!

This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, pecans, and shredded chicken! It’s identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

The Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad is so good that it can be eaten plain, in a salad, in a lettuce wrap, or in a sandwich; the options are endless! I love eating it with a fresh croissant, but when I want to save some carbs and calories, I opt for a lettuce wrap - YUM! The chicken salad itself is SUPER easy to make!

This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, pecans, and shredded chicken! It’s identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

How to make Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Start by preparing all the ingredients. To make shredded chicken, you can follow my directions for making shredded chicken in bulk. You can also use a rotisserie chicken and shred that. Want to use turkey in place of chicken, then try this Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe. Prepare the vegetables and fruit by washing and chopping everything.
  • Using a medium/large bowl, add the chicken, apples, grapes, celery, pecans, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning. Stir gently to combine everything and mix well.
ingredients in the bowl
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
ingredients mixed together

How to serve Fancy Nancy chicken salad:

  • Spoon over a bed of lettuce and enjoy plain.
  • Add Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad to a fresh croissant and top with lettuce and tomato!
  • Use romaine or bib lettuce and spoon the chicken salad into lettuce wraps.
  • Using your favorite sandwich bread, make a chicken salad sandwich and top with lettuce and tomato.
  • Eat with Ritz crackers!
This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, pecans, and shredded chicken! It’s identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

This chicken salad is a great meal to make for new mom's, to bring to a potluck, or to use for a meal-train. When I bring it to people, I always pack the chicken salad, some croissants, lettuce, and tomato slices. People LOVE it! The chicken salad will keep in the fridge for a week.

This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, pecans, and shredded chicken! It’s identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

Can you freeze chicken salad?

I don't recommend freezing chicken salad, however you can freeze shredded chicken to have on hand to use in this chicken salad! Having frozen chicken on hand is great because it's versatile and can be used in so many recipes!

Need a side dish to go with this meal? These are great options to serve alongside the chicken salad:

  • Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus from now on!
  • Air Fryer Tater Tots are a quick and convenient side to throw into the air fryer! They cook quickly and turn out perfectly crispy every time!
  • Creamy BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to bring to any potluck or BBQ. All the classic flavors of a BLT thrown into a delicious pasta salad.
  • Creamy Pesto Pasta is full of tomatoes, artichokes, peas, and topped with a creamy pesto sauce! It’s sure to be a BBQ favorite!
  • Pear Salad is a classic southern comfort food! These canned pears topped with mayonnaise, cheese, and a cherry will be a hit at the next potluck!

If you like salads as much as I do, checkout these other delicious options:

  • Asian Salad
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad
  • Big Mac Salad (low carb)
  • Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad
  • Asian Salad Dressing

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5 from 19 votes
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Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick Copycat)
Prep Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

This chicken salad is filled with grapes, apples, pecans, and shredded chicken! It’s identical to the Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fancy nancy chicken salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • ½ cup chopped fuji or honey crisp apples
  • ½ cup red seedless grapes, cut into ¼ths
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 2 TBS chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (reduced fat is fine)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ranch season (hidden valley powder)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Using a medium/large bowl, add the chicken, apples, grapes, celery, pecans, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning. Stir gently to combine everything and mix well.

  2. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

  3. Serve and refrigerate when not serving. Will keep in fridge for up to 1 week.

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Recipe Notes

*Nutritional information per serving (4 servings): 462 calories, 12g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 6g sugar, 39g protein 

Nutritional information is based off the ingredients I specifically used. Calculate your own nutrition using your specific ingredients and a calculator such as myfitnesspal. 

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Comments

  1. Sandra Alfano

    February 24, 2021 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    So happy I found this recipe, it is delicious. I put the chicken salad over some baby spinach it was perfect! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 24, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      That does sound like the perfect combo!

      Reply
  2. Kim

    February 24, 2021 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    I haven't made Chicken Salad in ages! I've never put grapes in mine! Thanks for the inspiration to try something different.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 24, 2021 at 2:30 pm

      The grapes add such an irreplaceable flavor!

      Reply
  3. Marimat

    February 24, 2021 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    This salad is yummyyyy
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 24, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      So happy you like it!

      Reply
      • Carol

        September 22, 2022 at 6:25 pm

        5 stars
        This recipe is really good…yum. I also use the same recipe except I use pineapple chunks instead of apples and no ranch powder. Very good.

        Reply
        • Allyson

          September 23, 2022 at 10:40 am

          Wow I have never heard to use pineapple chunks! I will try that out! Thanks!

          Reply
  4. Natalie

    February 24, 2021 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Oh, how I could eat this daily! Never added ranch before, but I am glad I tried..I've been missing out! So tasty & crunchy!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 24, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      YES! Ranch changes everything!

      Reply
      • Lynnette

        September 06, 2022 at 10:53 pm

        5 stars
        Yum! My first time using Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning. Yum! Loved it. So easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • Allyson

          September 07, 2022 at 11:40 am

          Isn't it great! It's subtle but adds a punch!

          Reply
  5. MaryKay Wood

    February 24, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my lanta!!! My fav chicken salad of all time!!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      February 24, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      Now you can make it ALL THE TIME at home 😉

      Reply
  6. Alicia

    February 24, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOOOOVE this chicken salad from chicken salad chick! I cannot believe how spot on this recipe is for the restaurant version! THANK YOU!

    Reply
  7. Vikki

    February 25, 2021 at 12:28 am

    5 stars
    Super tasty salad! Love it

    Reply
  8. katerina

    February 25, 2021 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Such a fantastic chicken salad!! I can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  9. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    February 25, 2021 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    I love this chicken salad! Its incredibly delicious!! YUM!

    Reply
  10. Toni

    February 25, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! This salad is so amazing! Packed full of amazing flavors!

    Reply
  11. Beth

    February 25, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! This looks so tasty and so yummy! My hubby and I are going to love this recipe! So excited!

    Reply
  12. Catalina

    February 26, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! Who doesn't love chicken salad?! It's my favorite!

    Reply
    • Linda

      March 04, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely can't wait to make this delicious copycat chicken salad recipe. I know it's going to be absolute perfection.
      If I'm watching my carbs I can just replace the bread with butter lettuce.
      My mouth is watering right now and my tummy is growling.😋

      Reply
  13. Cheyanne Cooley

    August 25, 2021 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    I have the actual recipe for fancy Nancy from chicken salad chick if you would like it!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 25, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      I would love to compare! You can email it to me: Allyson@domesticsuperhero.com - thanks!

      Reply
    • Jill

      November 02, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      Could you email this to me too?

      Reply
    • StacY

      November 16, 2021 at 10:45 am

      I would like like the original recipe

      Reply
    • Ashley

      November 22, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      I would love the recipe as well. Awg1006@yahoo.com

      Reply
    • Lindsay

      November 28, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      I would love the original recipe too! Lindsaybrye@gmail.com

      Reply
      • Erin Croke

        December 08, 2021 at 8:10 am

        I am a little late to the party, but would love a copy too!! erinkcroke@yahoo.com

        Reply
    • Donna Brunet

      December 10, 2021 at 8:41 am

      Me too, please!!!! I'm a couple thousand miles from home! Thank you!

      Reply
    • Donna Brunet

      December 10, 2021 at 8:45 am

      I'd love the original recipe as well! donnabrunet75@gmail.com

      Reply
    • Hanna Denton

      April 06, 2022 at 9:31 am

      I would love it too, please! Hdenton08@gmail.com

      Reply
    • Corinne

      June 02, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      Could you please share the original with me too?! 🙂 Cjkworks@gmail.com

      Reply
    • Marie Clark

      June 28, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      I would LOVE the actual Fancy Nancy Recipe! Please share to: Mariec6482@gmail.com.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    • Sherryl

      August 21, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Hello, I would love the original recipe too. My friend loves this chicken salad. Her birthday is the 25th and she will be 60. I would love to make this for her. The chicken salad chick restaurant is about an hour away from where we live.
      Thank you

      Reply
    • Dawn

      September 02, 2022 at 5:59 am

      Hi Cheyanne
      May I have the Chicken Salad Chick recipe too? Thanks so much.

      Reply
    • Maree

      September 15, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      I would love the recipe!

      Reply
    • Suzanne

      October 06, 2022 at 6:42 am

      I would love to have the real receipe.

      Reply
    • Cheryl Mitchell

      October 11, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Could i please get the original recipe for Fancy Nancy chicken salad? I just came across your comment. Thank you!

      Reply
    • Vickie Hare

      October 27, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      Cheyanne, I would love the original recipe as well! I’m wondering if it contains the ranch seasoning. This is my favorite to order at Chicken Salad Chic! My email is vickhare@yahoo.com. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    • Jamie

      December 30, 2022 at 9:11 am

      I would love it!

      Reply
    • Ramona

      January 30, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      I would love the original recipe. rmitchhart@comcast.net. Ty so much

      Reply
  14. Becky

    September 20, 2021 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, Thanks for this. I love this from Chicken Salad Chick and now I can make this anytime. We love cold fresh pineapple and mango chunks with it. Could you see if you can figure out how to make Chicken Salad Chick's Pimento Cheese? I make homemade pimento cheese but I prefer theirs. I would just like to make it in bulk when I want to at home. Thanks for great recipes.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      September 25, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Becky! I do have a great pimento cheese recipe that seems similar to CSC! Check it out here!

      Reply
      • Becky

        September 26, 2021 at 12:16 pm

        Wow! Thanks for this. Mine is similar but without the mustard, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. That might be the flavor that I am missing. I'm giving this one a try as well. I enjoy all of your recipes. The hubby is impatiently waiting on the CSC salad this week with fresh pineapple and mango on the side-lol.

        Reply
        • Allyson

          September 27, 2021 at 6:03 pm

          That sounds incredible! Enjoy!

          Reply
  15. Joan Pearson

    October 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    How do you cook your chicken for chicken salad? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      October 22, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      I like to use my instant pot following these directions HERE. If you dont have an instant pot, go ahead and pop the chicken breasts in the oven at 350 for about 25 minutes, then shred 🙂

      Reply
  16. eileen

    October 26, 2021 at 7:58 am

    could i mash a avocado up instead of mayo for the chicken salad?
    Thank You for your reply

    Reply
    • Allyson

      October 27, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      Yes! It will change the flavor but that will work. Maybe try adding a few TBS of greek yogurt to make it a bit creamier as well.

      Reply
  17. Alexa

    December 20, 2021 at 12:56 am

    5 stars
    I’m so glad I stumbled on this recipe! Have lots of memories associated with the chicken salad chick. Is there any way to get a copycat Jalapeño Holly recipe? Thanks!

    Reply

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