by Dawn Camp | May 23, 2012 | contests & giveaways, in the kitchen | 219 comments
When Jen asked me to be part of a virtual BBQ I thought it sounded like fun, however, the part about contributing an original recipe using Philadelphia Cooking Cremesounded a little scary. In some areas I’m as creative as the next girl, but in others I’m a rule follower, or a recipe follower in this case. I don’t wing it and I don’t invent my own recipes.
Until this Southwest Chicken Salad!
I enjoyed the process of creating the recipe in my head and then pulling it together, juggling quantities and proportions until the reality equaled my imagination. At the bottom of this post you’ll find links to all nine participants in this virtual BBQ: visit them for more summer picnic ideas.
The post with the most comments TODAY ONLY wins $500 and a year’s worth of Philadelphia Cooking Creme. Voting is only open for 24 hoursand I would truly appreciate your comment on this post!
Let’s begin:
My recipe evolved as it progressed, so the original ingredient picture needs editing. I’ll explain the changes as I go.
First, drizzle four boneless skinless chicken breasts with olive oil (spreading it on both sides) and bake them at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. While they’re cooking, prep the other ingredients. (Update: I usually sprinkle chili powder on the chicken breasts before baking.)
It’s been a while since I’ve bought avocados and mine (the green ones in the ingredients picture) weren’t ripe. If you’re unsure about selecting avocados, look the chart above (click it for more info) or those perfectly ripe beauties in the picture below. (Yes, I went back to the store for more. They’re worth it!)
Cut the avocados in half vertically and scoop out the pit with a spoon. The peel of a ripe avocado comes off easily and the inside is slightly mushy, slightly firm. Chop it into chunks and put them in a small mixing bowl.
Slice the kernels off of three ears of fresh, uncooked corn and toss them in a medium bowl.
Usually I make chicken salad with celery and grapes: I love the crunch of the first and the sweetness of the second. Fresh corn provides both the crunch and the sweetness of those ingredients, which I omitted in this southwest version.
It’s my recipe and I can cry omit if I want to.
Slice and dice the chicken and a red onion and mix with the corn.
Snip fresh cilantro and add to the avocado for extra kick. I used about 2/3 of the little cup that you see in the ingredients photo on top.
Add one container of Philadelphia Cooking Creme Santa Fe Blendand half a cup of sour cream to the avocados and cilantro and gently stir. Don’t mash those lovely chunks of avocado!
Pour it over the chicken/corn/onion mixture and stir until coated. Spoon a generous portion over lettuce on a croissant, or however you like to eat your chicken salad.
Enjoy!
My 10-year-old son (not the one pictured) said,“It looks like throw up, but it tastes like something from heaven.”That’s about the best compliment I could hope for from a self-proclamed hater of chicken salad.He also said,“It’s very good. You could easily win.”
Help me prove him right?
The post with the most comments wins $500 and your comment on this post equals a vote for my recipe!
4.7 from 62 reviews
Southwest Chicken Salad
Author:Dawn Camp @ myhomesweethomeonline.net
Recipe type:Main
Chicken salad with a southwest flair!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 carton Philadelphia Cooking Creme Santa Fe Blend
- 3 ears fresh corn
- 1 red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 avocados
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- cilantro, to taste
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle chili powder over chicken breasts (spreading it on both sides) and bake them at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pit, peel, and then chop into chunks and put in a small mixing bowl.
- Slice the kernels off of fresh, uncooked corn and toss them in a medium bowl.
- Slice and dice the chicken and red onion and mix with the corn.
- Snip fresh cilantro and add to the avocado.
- Add Philadelphia Cooking Creme Santa Fe Blend and sour cream to the avocados and cilantro and gently stir.
- Pour it over the chicken/corn/onion mixture and stir until coated.
- Spoon over lettuce on a croissant, or however you like to eat your chicken salad.
- Enjoy!
Come join our Virtual Summer BBQ, hosted by Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.
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Bryanon May 23, 2012 at 10:05 am
Looks great, can’t wait to eat some.
Joon May 23, 2012 at 10:19 am
I am a new reader to your blog and just came across this yummy looking recipe! I pinned it so I could try it out! I thought I would leave a comment and see if I can help you win! The salad looks amazing (and I love the comment from your son about it looking like throw up but tasting like heaven! That is so funny!) Good luck!
Kelly @ Wisdom Begunon May 23, 2012 at 10:28 am
I am definitely going to have to try this out. Have never used the cooking cream before, so this will be a first. Looks delicious!
Cindyon May 23, 2012 at 10:29 am
Yum! Can I come over for one?! Good luck!
Robin ~ PENSIEVEon May 23, 2012 at 10:40 am
Good gravy, Dawn…what a fresh spin on chicken salad! The ingredients are all delicious so this must TASTE fantastic!
Good luck!!
Brenda Perezon May 23, 2012 at 10:41 am
Thanks for a great recipe idea, Dawn. I do love the Philadelphia Cooking Creams, but I am sure am tired of the chicken enchilada idea. This sounds great and pretty easy. And I think it looks quite elegant on the pretty croissant.
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommyon May 23, 2012 at 10:45 am
That looks amazing!! I love chicken salad.
Jill Chandleron May 23, 2012 at 10:47 am
Looks Yummy! I love Philly’s flavored cream cheeses, and now I have a new flavor to try! 🙂
Angelon May 23, 2012 at 10:47 am
Oh this does sound like heaven! I LOVE avocados, the rest of my family do not… but that just means more for me! I also love chicken salad sandwiches… I will be trying this one for sure!
Good luck!
Sharonon May 23, 2012 at 10:50 am
Looks yummy! I’ll definitely have to try this one. Beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions.
Meghan @JaMonkeyon May 23, 2012 at 10:50 am
This looks so yummy! Pinning it to try later!
emily freemanon May 23, 2012 at 10:51 am
Wow! That looks amazing, Dawn. I’m so making this. Absolutely. I vote for you!
Darleen Pridayon May 23, 2012 at 10:54 am
Looks so yummy! I am going to try it!
Kristyon May 23, 2012 at 10:56 am
This sounds delicious!!! Thanks for creating and sharing! I love the idea about using the croissant; that seems like it would just send the whole sandwich over the top! Great idea! 🙂
Deidraon May 23, 2012 at 10:58 am
I’m making this. For real. And yes, of course! I vote for you! And not just when it comes to chicken salad!
Annon May 23, 2012 at 10:58 am
Dawn, this makes lunch not seem soon enough!
Shannon Wallaceon May 23, 2012 at 10:59 am
Absolutely yummy looking! I must try that soon!!! I’ve never bought the Philly cooking cream, but will put it on my list. 😉 You post is cute and made me smile with the avacados! LOL
Jennifer_Studio JRUon May 23, 2012 at 10:59 am
OH my goodness… chicken salad has never looked so delicious. Your recipe and photos have my mouth watering Dawn!! Seriously. Need this for lunch today! 🙂
Jessica @ The Mom Creativeon May 23, 2012 at 11:00 am
Okay, this looks AMAZING! I just bought some Philadelphia Cooking Cream and now I wish I had bought this flavor!
Rebeccaon May 23, 2012 at 11:04 am
Looks delicious! Definitely will try 🙂
Bonnie Buckinghamon May 23, 2012 at 11:04 am
That makes me hungry and delicious! I will try it this summer!
Jessieon May 23, 2012 at 11:07 am
Looks SOOO good.
Shirleeon May 23, 2012 at 11:07 am
This recipe sounds delicious! My son and hubby are big fans of anything south western. I will have to try this recipe as part of our Memorial Day celebrations!
Theda Hardyon May 23, 2012 at 11:10 am
This sounds wonderful! I love Southwestern/Mexican dishes and this sounds like a great “cool” one for the summertime. Can’t wait to try it out.
Lanaon May 23, 2012 at 11:13 am
We needed a chicken recipe. I love simple! 🙂
Bill Jensenon May 23, 2012 at 11:14 am
I love making chicken salad variations. I would not have thought of putting these ingredients together but can imagine them being delightful. This will be on our Friday night picnic menu. Thinking of either serving it in a wrap or by itself with flour tortillas on the side.
Teresa Norrison May 23, 2012 at 11:21 am
This is going to be on today’s menu! Thank you for posting this, Dawn…I do use Philadelphia Cooking Cremes, and am glad to have a new recipe to try. Thank you for the recipe, the lovely step-by-step photo instructions. Can’t wait to report back about how the family likes it!
Tammy Joneson May 23, 2012 at 11:21 am
This looks yummy! I’m not sure about the avocados, but I’m willing to give them a try.
Vickyon May 23, 2012 at 11:22 am
I just printed the recipe, can’t wait to make !1 Best Wishs to you!
Kristalon May 23, 2012 at 11:27 am
Wow, that looks delicious! I’ve used those creme sauces before and didn’t like them, but this recipe makes me want to try again!
Tammy Leeon May 23, 2012 at 11:31 am
It looks awesome. I think we may have that for dinner tonight. Good luck.
Graon May 23, 2012 at 11:38 am
I am very particular about chicken salad. This one I cannot wait to try. Thanks so much for the detailed outline of the maturation of avocados! I had no idea and generally bring home the wrong ones. Ready for a taste of heaven!
Reneeon May 23, 2012 at 11:38 am
What a great idea! It looks yummy…I guess I’m off to the market now 🙂 Good luck!
Monica Sharmanon May 23, 2012 at 11:41 am
Anything with cilantro, avocado, and red onion has got to be good. 🙂
Chloeon May 23, 2012 at 11:44 am
thats soo good! yumm… (: hope you win!!!!!!!
Janeneon May 23, 2012 at 11:46 am
I’m definitely going to try this recipe. Looks delicious.
Dianne - Bunny Trailson May 23, 2012 at 11:47 am
While I’m not personally a fan of chicken salad, this does sound pretty amazing. And I’m sure hubby would LOVE it – especially with the avocado – he’s a huge fan of those! May have to prepare some for him.
Dawn McArtoron May 23, 2012 at 11:47 am
This looks great! I’m always looking for ways to ad
Avacadoe and it will be a great light summer dinner with fresh fruit as a side!Tracyon May 23, 2012 at 11:51 am
Looks delish!
Janice Kayon May 23, 2012 at 11:53 am
Best EVER…..Thanks for sharing .
lauraon May 23, 2012 at 11:54 am
Oh, my lands, this looks good. I am such a sucker for anything with avocado. Good luck on the contest! I think this one is a winner.
Janis Meredithon May 23, 2012 at 11:58 am
Looks delish! I will have to give it a try. Leave it to a kid to say it like it is!
Antique Mommyon May 23, 2012 at 11:58 am
Yummtastic!
Saraon May 23, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Wow! This looks amazing! We just got on the avocado train and now I can’t get enough! This is perfect! Thanks!
Katrinaon May 23, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Can’t wait to try this!!
Krison May 23, 2012 at 12:08 pm
That looks amazing, Dawn!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Women Living Wellon May 23, 2012 at 12:12 pm
It’s lunch time here and you just made me REALLY hungry! lol! Looks GREAT!
CourtneySandyon May 23, 2012 at 12:14 pm
I love chicken salad and I am always looking for a different take on the traditional Southern recipe. This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it on my family! Yum!
Michele Cushatton May 23, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Printing the recipe now! With 3 teenage boys and 3 littles (5, 5, & 6), I need all the looks-like-throwup-but-tastes-like-heaven recipes I can find. Thanks!
DeAnnaon May 23, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Great job! I’m like you when it comes to cooking, I prefer to follow a recipe! Looks delicious. Love the last photo.
Cheryl Beynonon May 23, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I look forward to trying your recipe, Dawn. I like chicken salad, and my youngest LOVES avocado and corn! Thanks for sharing.
maxon May 23, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Looks delicious and I myself am not a fan of chicken salad normally. May have to try this.
Diane Hon May 23, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Perfect. I just got a coupon for $1.50 off and I was wondering how to use Philly Creme in the summer – great creation!
Donnaon May 23, 2012 at 12:35 pm
This looks yum….I like the fresh, crunchy corn concept. =]
Feel free to send us over a sample..lol!Christa Elzeyon May 23, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Sounds delish! Can’t wait to try it!!!
Chrison May 23, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Looks yummy and easy to make!
trinityon May 23, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Looks easy and yummy!
Sarahon May 23, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Wow – sounds like you’ve put a lot of effort in.
Christine Brownon May 23, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Tracyon May 23, 2012 at 1:11 pm
This looks delicious — and I love the avacado graphic. I am going to study it! 🙂
Carlie @ So You Call Yourself A Homeschooleron May 23, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Oh my gosh, this looks delectable! I am certainly going to try this out!! Great photos too!!
Heidion May 23, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Looks like a great selection for dinner tonight! Thank you for sharing.
Stephanie Haneson May 23, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Oh yum! I LOVE that this has avocados in it. Unfortunately, I’d have to substitute the cream cheese due to dairy intolerance here, but the recipe looks amazing!
Leeon May 23, 2012 at 2:09 pm
looks awesome, I can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Christianon May 23, 2012 at 2:15 pm
i’m the model from the last picture and it was tasty trust me!
Nancyon May 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Of course your first original recipe would be southwestern. Too funny! It sounds yummy, i hope you win.
Jackie Moodyon May 23, 2012 at 2:29 pm
This sounds delish I’m going to try this over the summer.
Jennifer@GDWJon May 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm
1 — I am sooo trying this.
2 — I think this is probably Jillian-approved.
3 — I think it’s fun that brilliant literary agent (and awesome chef) Bill Jensen is here in the comment box.
Have a great day. I hope you win. 🙂
Pam Daughertyon May 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Wow! That looks fantastic. I love corn and red onion together, needed an excuse to try the cooking creams. Headed out to the store now to buy these ingredients to try for this weekend. Thanks 🙂
Jacob campon May 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm
awesome stuff mom
carissaon May 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Umm yum!
Renee J Rosson May 23, 2012 at 3:23 pm
THis looks delicious! And that is saying a lot considering I don’t even eat chicken!
Lisaon May 23, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to try it. Yum!
Lisaleighon May 23, 2012 at 3:49 pm
sounds yummy. And if the 10 year old likes I’m sure I will too!
Se7enon May 23, 2012 at 3:56 pm
I am so going to make this for my hubs for lunch!!! He has all these ingredients in separate containers in his box and he creates a sandwich at his desk… think he will love this!!! And your ago guide is brilliant!!!
Yvonne Templetonon May 23, 2012 at 4:28 pm
The recipe looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to make it and try it myself.
Jennifer@Mami2Mommyon May 23, 2012 at 4:33 pm
This looks so perfect for the summer! And because I am no cook by any means it seems simple enough for even an amateur like myself to enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing and love your beautiful photos!
Bill Jacobson May 23, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Can’t wait to try this. It looks delicious.
Ann at Mundane Magicon May 23, 2012 at 4:46 pm
I love the idea of corn and avocados with the chicken. I can’t wait to try this…pinning it to my boards on Pinterest for easy access!
Sueon May 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Can’t wait to make this!
Carolineon May 23, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Dawn, you are so creative! Looks like a great recipe. Can’t wait to try it!
Krystalon May 23, 2012 at 5:18 pm
I do believe this will suit my lovely new gestational diabetes prego diet just fine! 😉 Looking for creative ways to not feel tortured for the next 10 wks!!! 🙂 Thanks for helping Dawn!!
Sharon Campon May 23, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Sounds like a really good recipe to try. Coming from you I know it will be good.
Lauraon May 23, 2012 at 5:49 pm
This looks great! I’m totally going to try this! Excellen job!
Saraon May 23, 2012 at 6:01 pm
This looks delicious, I would love to try it! And your photos are excellent as usual!
Lennieon May 23, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Looks YUMMY!! Can’t wait to try it
sprittibeeon May 23, 2012 at 6:11 pm
I knew you had it in you. 😉 That sounds delish.
Angelaon May 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Wow! That looks fantastic! Great pics1
Tiffany Stuarton May 23, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Looks amazing. I think I’m going to leave my computer now and see what I have in my kitchen. It’s pushing 5pm. 🙂
Angela Nazworthon May 23, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing. I love that you used all fresh ingredients. And the pictures are awesome!
Erinon May 23, 2012 at 6:59 pm
This looks just so yummy! I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Rebeccaon May 23, 2012 at 7:13 pm
YUMMY! I can’t wait to try this!
Kristen@Chasing Blue Skieson May 23, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Ohmystars, I wanna eat my computer screen! YUM!!
Iris Kronzon May 23, 2012 at 8:07 pm
I bet this is amazing….my friend is an awesome cook.
Valerieon May 23, 2012 at 8:40 pm
This looks amazing. It is a neat twist on the classic. Cannot wait to try it out!
Sandra Hickson May 23, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Looks great!!
Linda Godwinon May 23, 2012 at 9:10 pm
This looks so good. I am anxious to try it. I have tried recipes with all the different Philadelphia cream cheese and have loved all of them
Teresa Durandon May 23, 2012 at 9:49 pm
I can’t wait to try this.
Kerrie-Lee Britnellon May 23, 2012 at 9:51 pm
I have put Philadelphia cream cheese on my grocery list and I look forward to trying this yummy looking recipe! The combination of ingredients sound wonderful. Soon to be a favourite, I am sure!
Holley Gerthon May 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm
See AlsoVietnamese Pho recipeThis looks fantastic, Dawn!
Aubreyon May 23, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Brave girl you are, creating a recipe all in your head. I’ll just use yours, thank you very much! Sounds delicious!
Lonion May 23, 2012 at 10:05 pm
It does look wonderful! 🙂 I will be trying this in the near future! 🙂
Christyon May 23, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Oh my this looks delish! I adore making yummy sandwich type meals during the summer… Adding the ingredients to my shopping list. 🙂
Melissa McLaneon May 23, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing! : )
Amandaon May 23, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Oh my… This sounds amazing!! Great for summer lunches! I’m not a fan of mayo, so chicken salad with cream cheese is perfect!
Emilyon May 23, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Looks wonderful and lovely pictoral instructions!
Sheri Wetekamon May 23, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Looks yummy yummy . Can’t wait to fix it :p
Micah Laughlinon May 23, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Joy in cheese form!
Betty Davieson May 23, 2012 at 11:04 pm
This recipe look amazing…will try it!!
Brenda Bryanton May 23, 2012 at 11:14 pm
Looks and sounds delish! Definitely a must try!
matthewon May 23, 2012 at 11:23 pm
My wife told me I had to leave a comment.
Just being honest.
But I hope you win.
haydenon May 23, 2012 at 11:38 pm
omg that’s so delicious! i just made it! oh scrumpt scrumpt scrumpt
Savannnahon May 23, 2012 at 11:45 pm
look really good 🙂
Karinon May 23, 2012 at 11:46 pm
I would have never thought to combine corn and avocado in a chic salad mix. I don’t eat chicken anymore but this recipe looks and sounds fabulous. I am going to substitute a mock chicken and try it this weekend. Lovely and just in time for the Memorial Day holiday! Thanks for submitting!
Kelly @ One Womanon May 24, 2012 at 12:01 am
Looks absolutely scrumptious! It has all my favorite foods. Definitely have to try it!
Debbieon May 24, 2012 at 12:27 am
Looks yummy…can’t wait to try it !!!!
Arianneon May 24, 2012 at 12:41 am
Looks soooo good!
Sherry L. B.on May 24, 2012 at 12:45 am
Looks delicious!!
Jacobon May 24, 2012 at 12:46 am
That looks really good!
Robin Echolson May 24, 2012 at 12:55 am
Wow! I love chix salad! Always eager to try a new recipe for it, too! Love the avocado add!
codyon May 24, 2012 at 12:59 am
Excellent recipe
deeon May 24, 2012 at 1:15 am
YUM!!! I cannot wait to try this!!:)
Debraon May 24, 2012 at 1:21 am
Wow, this looks so delicious, can’t wait to make some for myself!
Carringtonon May 24, 2012 at 1:23 am
Oh yuuuuuuuummmmy! Can’t wait to try it!
Johnon May 24, 2012 at 1:32 am
It looks so good. And I think I could even make it.
Lesli Richardson May 24, 2012 at 5:53 am
I can’t wait to try that!
niki smithon May 24, 2012 at 6:03 am
Fabulous! yummy:)
Sarahon May 24, 2012 at 6:20 am
I might have to take this recipe to my family reunion this year! I’ve never thought of taking chicken salad to the southwest side of the US. Great idea!
Cooperon May 24, 2012 at 6:22 am
Dawn! Your recipe looks delish! And I love the avocado info too!
Lisa-Jo@thegypsymamaon May 24, 2012 at 6:46 am
DELISH!! Voting 2 thumbs up and wishing I was eating it right now!
Tara Mewbourneon May 24, 2012 at 6:58 am
mmmmmm! can’t wait to try this!
Misti s.on May 24, 2012 at 7:15 am
Interesting idea! Never thought of adding a southwest twist to it!
Pattion May 24, 2012 at 7:16 am
Wow! Looks great. Instructions so clear, I could do this.
Bethanyon May 24, 2012 at 7:27 am
Looks delicious!
Eileenon May 24, 2012 at 7:27 am
Looks yummy Dawn!
Maren Pellegrinoon May 24, 2012 at 7:28 am
Looks GREAT! Perfect for Summer!
oh amandaon May 24, 2012 at 7:30 am
I LOVE a good chicken salad! And with fresh corn? AND CILANTRO? When can I come over?
Adrienne Sharmanon May 24, 2012 at 7:30 am
Great recipe to follow and it looks SO good! Definitely one to try!
Samanthaon May 24, 2012 at 7:31 am
YUM!!!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Emily Gerkeon May 24, 2012 at 7:34 am
Looks awesome and easy to make!
Jessica Andersonon May 24, 2012 at 7:35 am
looks awesome!! Well def have to try this!
Jill Joneson May 24, 2012 at 7:35 am
Woohoo, sounds delicious!!
Natalieon May 24, 2012 at 7:38 am
this looks amazing!!!!
saulon May 24, 2012 at 7:41 am
Yum! Especially if it tastes as good as your awesome pictures make it look 🙂
Diane Stevenson May 24, 2012 at 7:42 am
Looks Yummy!
Ceciliaon May 24, 2012 at 7:44 am
Sounds yummy!
Emmion May 24, 2012 at 7:49 am
That looks so yum and easy to make. Thanks for the avocado chart. I can never tell when they are ripe or not! Oh and that pic of your son looks professional! Good Luck on the contest.
Valerieon May 24, 2012 at 7:49 am
Looks like a recipe worth trying although I will probably add some salt & pepper.
LAon May 24, 2012 at 7:50 am
Yummu!! Can’t wait to try it!
Amy Howardon May 24, 2012 at 7:50 am
Sounds so Yummy! I can’t wait to try it!
Samantha Hon May 24, 2012 at 8:01 am
This sounds great! Can’t wait to try it!
Jamie Schlefon May 24, 2012 at 8:29 am
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try…very impressed!
Rachelon May 24, 2012 at 8:36 am
Looks yummy!
Rachelon May 24, 2012 at 8:37 am
Yum!
Tracy Stephenson May 24, 2012 at 8:40 am
I love avocadoes! That looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Joanie weaveron May 24, 2012 at 8:41 am
My goodness!! This looks delicious!
Nickieon May 24, 2012 at 8:44 am
Oh my goodness, I CANNOT wait to make this recipe. I never thought to put Philadelphia cooking creme in chicken salad. Thanks!
Phillipon May 24, 2012 at 8:47 am
Wonderful looking recipe. Would have never thougt of it.
Debbieon May 24, 2012 at 8:53 am
Looks good to me…
Lauren Barashon May 24, 2012 at 9:05 am
You’ve got my vote Dawn! And great pics!
Katieon May 24, 2012 at 9:10 am
Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Caroline W.on May 24, 2012 at 9:14 am
You are so creative, Mrs. Camp!! This looks absolutely amazing! 🙂
Rachel Corbitton May 24, 2012 at 9:15 am
OM NOM NOM NOM NOM!
Shannon Smithon May 24, 2012 at 9:20 am
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Loved the Avocado tip about ripened appearance, and the cute comment: “Don’t mash those lovely chunks of avocado!”
Stephanieon May 24, 2012 at 9:20 am
Sounds yummy!
Lyn Thomason May 24, 2012 at 9:22 am
This rocks. Throw up looking food is always good.
ellenon May 24, 2012 at 9:24 am
sounds great!!!!
Wearethatfamilyon May 24, 2012 at 9:24 am
yum! I want this now, Dawn! Do you deliver??
Randyon May 24, 2012 at 9:25 am
Wow, is it lunch time yet?
Nesteron May 24, 2012 at 9:32 am
OH my goodness, that looks so YUM! and easy too, thanks Dawn!
Katey Garneron May 24, 2012 at 9:32 am
Sounds Yummy! Good luck 🙂
Julie Fendton May 24, 2012 at 9:33 am
So good perfect for any get together!!!!!
Kristaon May 24, 2012 at 9:33 am
I love that it doesn’t call for mayo…gonna have to try it!
Bill W.on May 24, 2012 at 9:36 am
Looks good Dawn. Good luck
Beckion May 24, 2012 at 9:39 am
Can’t wait to try it! And thanks for the helpful info on picking avocados!!!
elizabeth holderon May 24, 2012 at 9:41 am
This sounds and looks delicious! Love the step-by-step photos, too. This is a recipe I will DEFINITELY try.
Mandyon May 24, 2012 at 9:42 am
mmm… this looks delicious, Dawn! I’ll have to try this for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Sabra Campon May 24, 2012 at 9:49 am
Yummy, that looks delicious! Can’t wait to eat it!
Jennifer Hutchinsonon May 24, 2012 at 9:49 am
Looks delish! Pinning this for future use!
Karen Costaon May 24, 2012 at 9:50 am
Yummy, will be trying this this weekend!
Johnon May 24, 2012 at 9:52 am
I love new recipes, thanks for sharing!
Marie Harton May 24, 2012 at 9:53 am
sounds good enough to eat! a nice twist on an old favorite!
Michelle colemanon May 24, 2012 at 9:53 am
Love ur post!
Jenon May 24, 2012 at 9:53 am
Yum… you got me with the avocado! 🙂
Sure looks like a winner!Brianon May 24, 2012 at 9:54 am
Looks tastey
Sydney colemanon May 24, 2012 at 9:55 am
Love this!
Kellyon May 24, 2012 at 9:56 am
Good stuff. I approve. hope you win
charmaineon July 30, 2013 at 4:07 pm
mouth watering,and delicious must try it for my family.
tatum colemanon May 24, 2012 at 9:57 am
Yummo!
lyndaon May 24, 2012 at 9:58 am
yummy for the tummy. Anxious to try
brent colemanon May 24, 2012 at 9:58 am
Wish my wife would make this!
Jakeon May 24, 2012 at 9:59 am
i want some. Have Bryan bring some to work.
Laraine somainion May 24, 2012 at 9:59 am
Delish!
Davyon May 24, 2012 at 10:00 am
your husband told me to check this out. I agree with Jake, send some to work.
Annaon May 24, 2012 at 10:04 am
Looks delicious!
frankieon May 24, 2012 at 10:05 am
Yummy! A great summer evening on the patio meal.
Joannaon May 24, 2012 at 10:11 am
This looks delicious!
Sarah Maeon May 24, 2012 at 10:12 am
I want this now.
Angieon May 24, 2012 at 10:32 am
This looks awesome!!!!
Melissaon May 24, 2012 at 10:34 am
Sounds soooooo good!
Heydonon May 24, 2012 at 10:39 am
I hope my wife makes this. It looks good.
Jenniferon May 24, 2012 at 11:03 am
Looks great!!! Can’t wait to try it:)
Heatheron May 24, 2012 at 11:03 am
I love trying new recipes and this one looks like it’s perfect for summer. Can’t wait to try it!
Jasmineon May 24, 2012 at 11:10 am
Your pictures are AMAZING and the food looks SO good~!
Stacyon May 24, 2012 at 11:11 am
Looks delicious! Will try this during the summer!
Harrisonon May 24, 2012 at 1:52 pm
looks gooooood cant wait to try it!
Gwen Ton May 24, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Looks absolutely wonderful!!!
Amy Baylisson May 24, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Oh my… girl, great recipe!
Rachelon May 24, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Amazing photos!
Linda Chapmanon May 25, 2012 at 8:55 am
This sounds Delicious, can’t wait to try it!!
Courtneyon May 28, 2012 at 9:42 am
Soooooo goood! Best Chicken Salad I have ever tried!
Patriciaon May 28, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Sounds delicious!
Kim von Oepenon July 19, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I love chicken salad and this looks like it is awesome. I will have to try it this
weekend!! Thank you!MARY SLOANon July 19, 2012 at 8:43 pm
What a unique way to use uncooked corn. I love uncooked corn but everybody thinks I’m CRAZY . This receipe makes me seem legit. I love everything about it. Thank You, Mary
Yvonne Cacyon July 15, 2013 at 4:59 pm
2006, my entire home burned to the ground!! Lost all my great recipes!
I lost everything!!! So the past 7 years my favorite past time is collecting great recipes! I cant wait to try this Southwest Chicken Salad. It’s perfect for a HOT summer day!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing this online.! I cook all the time with crème cheese…it is the perfect base for any home made white sauce! I will post results of what my grown adult kids think of this dish…Again I am grateful, Thank you! Have a Blessed Day!!Vikkion July 16, 2013 at 9:02 am
Loove avacados, and I’ve been looking for a chicken salad recipe. This one looks like a jackpot. Can’t wait to try it
Bethon July 27, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Not only does this look good but it sounds really good. Going to pin it and try it out next week. Looking forward to tasting it.
Jonion May 5, 2014 at 12:23 pm
Looks and sounds very enticing! I’m always up for a new chicken salad.
Donnaon July 11, 2014 at 12:30 pm
Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try this.
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