15-Minute Rotisserie Chicken Salad – Easy Recipe

This rotisserie chicken salad is a blend of crunchy veggies, and tender shredded chicken mixed with a flavorful creamy dressing. It is a great meal prep recipe and perfect served on bread or with fresh veggies or crackers. 

This 15-minute rotisserie chicken salad has become my go-to quick meal that is packed with protein and is so satisfying. During the holidays I made it more than once for my family that was visiting and everyone loved it! 

You know I love a classic chicken salad or a fun variation since I have shared this cranberry chicken salad and curry chicken salad. But this new rotisserie chicken salad recipe is my latest obsession. It is so delicious and super simple to whip up!

This quick and easy chicken salad is the perfect way to repurpose leftover rotisserie chicken. Packed with protein, it can be enjoyed as a hearty sandwich, a satisfying wrap, or served in crisp lettuce cups, and pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables and crackers. Plus chicken + salad is kind of the perfect pairing for a healthy meal.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Salad Recipe

• Packed with protein to keep you fuller longer. 
• You can make it in less than 15 minutes!
• It only requires a few simple ingredients.
• Chicken salad with rotisserie chicken is great for meal prep since it stores so well.
• Enjoy it as a sandwich, in a wrap, or with crackers.

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• Why You’ll Love This Chicken Salad Recipe
• Simple Ingredients
• Recommended Kitchen Tools
• How To Make A Rotisserie Chicken Salad
• Recipe variations and substitutions
• Expert Tips For The Best Results
• Ways To Serve Rotisserie Chicken Salad
• Storage
• FAQs
• More Healthy Salad Recipes
• Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Simple Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this incredible rotisserie chicken salad. Here is what you’ll need:

• Rotisserie chicken – we used shredded chicken from a store-bought rotisserie chicken, which is one of the best things about this recipe, taking help from the store. You could also use any cooked shredded chicken or turkey in this recipe. 
• Veggies – fresh-cut celery and red onion for some good crunch and color. 
• Relish – adds a nice zippy flavor. You could also use chopped pickles. 
• Pickle juice – that secret ingredient that in our family is necessary for a good chicken salad. I always save the leftover pickle juice in the jar for recipes like this one. 
• Greek yogurt – plain Greek yogurt adds some extra protein and creaminess to this chicken salad. 
• Avocado mayo – adds to the creamy dressing that ties this whole salad together. 
• Dijon mustard – for that tangy flavor we all love in a good salad. 
• Salt and pepper – add a nice layer of seasoning and enhances the other flavors nicely.

Recommended Kitchen Tools

• Cutting board + knife
• Food processor
• Mixing bowls
• Spoon for mixing

How To Make A Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Here is a summary with step-by-step photos of how to make this amazing rotisserie chicken salad. Get the complete list of recipe ingredients, instructions, and nutrition in the recipe card you can find at the bottom of this post.

Recipe variations and substitutions

• Spicy chicken salad – add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce or chopped jalapenos for a spicier version.
• Chicken – we love rotisserie chicken in this recipe for convenience but if you do not have rotisserie chicken you could use cooked chicken breast, chicken thighs, instant pot shredded chicken, or even shredded turkey breast. 
• Greek yogurt – if you don’t have Greek yogurt then you can substitute more mayo or sour cream. You could also use dairy-free plain Greek yogurt if you need to keep this recipe dairy-free. 
• Mayo – I used avocado mayo but any mayo will work great!
• Dijon mustard – any mustard will work like stone ground, yellow mustard, or even honey mustard but Dijon mustard works the best. 
• Veggies – Other veggies that would work: are bell peppers, scallions, or carrots. 

Expert Tips For The Best Results

• Shred the chicken using a food processor. Not only is this very easy to do in seconds but it gives you perfectly shredded rotisserie chicken that makes this chicken salad taste like it came from your favorite deli. 
• Chop the veggies into small pieces. This makes it easier to mix and eat the chicken salad. 
• Don’t overmix. You want to mix everything together nicely but overmixing it makes the chicken salad mushier and not as appetizing. You are looking for nice big chunks of creamy, flavorful chicken salad. 
• Use a combo of mayo and Greek yogurt in the dressing. This made all the difference and added a wonderful layer of flavor and creaminess to this salad.
• Don’t skip the pickle juice. This is the secret ingredient in this recipe that takes it to a whole new level! 

Ways To Serve Rotisserie Chicken Salad

We love this simple chicken salad as is but here are some other yummy ways to serve it.

• Over greens – we love chicken salad over some fresh green like mixed greens or arugula for a low-carb, lean, and green meal that is so satisfying and filling.
• In lettuce cups – we love using bibb lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves as a vessel for this chicken salad. Plus, it is a fancier way to serve it.
• On bread or in a wrap – serve it on your favorite bread or inside a delicious wrap for a heartier meal.
• With fresh veggies – enjoy it with your favorite cut veggies like cucumber, min bell peppers, or carrots.
• With some crackers – serve with pita chips or crackers like wheat thins for some good crunch!

Storage

Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and will keep for 3-4 days. Once you are ready to enjoy it, give it a good stir to wake up all of the amazing flavors.

FAQs

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