Marry Me Chicken Salad
This Marry Me Chicken Salad brings bold and creamy flavors together with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's an easy chicken salad with bacon that's both healthy and delicious.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Chill Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
- 2 strips beef bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 leaf fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Gather your ingredients: Make sure your chicken is cold, the beef bacon is crispy, and the sun-dried tomatoes are drained and chopped.
Mix the main ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, lemon juice, chopped basil, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and salt. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toss together: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve or chill: You can serve the salad immediately or cover it and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.