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title: Cajun Ranch Chicken Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cajun-ranch-chicken-salad-638fa5df02475cb47e07295a
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 0 minutes
time required: 10 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Milk
tags:
  - New
  - Calorie Smart
  - Carb Smart
  - Easy Cleanup
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 943
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the bold Cajun flavors, though some found it too spicy.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers loved how quick and easy this salad was to assemble.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Cajun%20Recipes/cajun-ranch-chicken-salad.avif"
---
Wash and dry produce. Pat @fully cooked chicken breasts{2%pieces} dry with paper towels; dice into ½-inch pieces. Trim and discard root end from @baby lettuce{1%bunch}; roughly chop into bite-size pieces. Dice @tomato{1%piece} into ½-inch pieces.

In a #medium bowl{}, combine chicken, half of one packet @buttermilk ranch dressing{1%packet}, half the @garlic powder{1%tsp}, @salt{1%pinch}, and @black pepper{1%pinch}. Set aside.

In a #large bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp}, @cajun spice blend{1%tbsp}, remaining dressing, and remaining garlic powder. Add @water{1%tsp} at a time until the mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, tomato, and @shredded carrots{1%cup} to bowl; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Divide salad between bowls. Top with chicken mixture and serve.