Prepare Chicken: If you haven’t already, cook the chicken. You can boil, bake, or grill it. Once cooked, shred or chop it into small pieces.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped celery, and pecans (if using).
Add Mayonnaise: Stir in the mayonnaise. Mix everything until all ingredients are well coated.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Chill: Let the chicken salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This allows the flavors to blend.
Serve: Enjoy your Cranberry Kelli chicken salad on its own, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers.