Boursin Chicken Salad Spread
8/28/2026
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This chicken salad spread gets its ridiculously creamy texture and garlicky herb flavor from an entire puck of Boursin cheese. Cooked chicken, crisp celery, green onions, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, and lemon make it crunchy, bright, and so dang delicious.
It comes together in 10 minutes with no cooking required, so it is just as easy to make for lunch as it is to set out with crackers and vegetables for a party.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Boursin Chicken Salad
- A whole puck of Boursin: Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese makes the dressing creamy, savory, and packed with flavor.
- Ready in 10 minutes: Start with cooked chicken and this no-cook recipe is little more than whisk, stir, and serve.
- Creamy and crunchy: Celery, green onions, and toasted almonds add freshness and texture to every bite.
- Serve it your way: Keep it chunky for toast and sandwiches or pulse it in a food processor for a smoother party spread.
Featured Ingredients
- Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs: One 5.3-ounce puck forms the creamy, garlicky base of this chicken salad.
- Cooked chicken: Use diced boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination.
- Mayonnaise: A few tablespoons loosen the Boursin and help it coat every piece of chicken.
- Lemon juice: Its acidity brightens the rich cheese and mayonnaise.
- Celery and green onions: These add fresh crunch and a mild onion bite.
- Toasted sliced almonds: Toasting brings out their nutty flavor and gives the spread extra texture.
Why Boursin Works So Well Here
Boursin is already soft, spreadable, and seasoned with garlic and herbs, so it does three jobs at once: it creates the creamy base, seasons the chicken, and gives the salad enough body to scoop onto crackers. Mayonnaise loosens the cheese while lemon juice cuts through the richness, leaving the finished spread creamy rather than heavy.
Chunky Chicken Salad or Smooth Spread
Stirring everything together by hand keeps the chicken, celery, green onions, and almonds distinct, which is ideal for toast and sandwiches. For a smoother appetizer spread, pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor just until combined, adding a little more mayonnaise or lemon juice only if the mixture needs help moving.
Serving Ideas
Spoon this spread onto crackers or crunchy vegetables for an easy appetizer, pile it onto an Asiago bagel for lunch, or serve it open-faced on toasted bread. Planning a cheese-forward snack spread? Add our Boursin chili crunch dip for a spicy companion.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
You can make this chicken salad spread ahead of time and refrigerate it in a tightly covered container until serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and keep the crackers or toast separate so they stay crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This recipe works with cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination of the two. Dice the cooked chicken before stirring it into the Boursin mixture.
Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse just until combined. Add a little more mayonnaise or lemon juice if needed to help the mixture reach your preferred spreadable consistency.
Serve it on toast, spoon it onto crackers, tuck it into a sandwich, or pair it with crunchy vegetables such as celery, cucumber, or bell pepper.
Yes. Prepare the chicken salad, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it until serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Boursin Chicken Salad Spread
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Food processor optional, for a smoother spread
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz. Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 lbs. cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or a combination, diced
- ¼ cup celery, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Place the Boursin cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the diced cooked chicken, celery, green onions, and toasted sliced almonds. Stir until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy Boursin mixture.
- Serve the chicken salad spread on toast, with crackers, or alongside your favorite crunchy vegetables.
Tips & Notes
- For a smoother, more spreadable chicken salad, place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add more mayonnaise or lemon juice as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
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