Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

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• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken / or rotisserie chicken
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  Source: 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken / or rotisserie chicken; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
• 1/2 each small red onion (finely diced)
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  Source: 1/2 small red onion (finely diced)
• 2 each celery stalks (finely diced)
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  Source: 2 celery stalks (finely diced)
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
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  Source: 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
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  Source: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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  Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
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  Source: 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
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  Source: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• As Needed black pepper
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  Source seasoning: Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

1. Shred chicken using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red onion, celery, and dried cranberries.
3. Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
4. Stir until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.