Best Rotisserie Chicken Salad
The best part of this rotisserie chicken salad recipe? The TEXTURE! Instead of big chunks of chicken and celery (which has a time and a place, like this chicken salad with apples and grapes!), everything is processed together into a pate-like texture that is absolutely perfect. It’s perfect scooped up with crackers and fresh vegetables, stuffed into tomatoes, or in between two slices of good bread for a classic chicken salad sandwiches.
On a good week, I have some lunch items prepped ahead. On a great week? It’s a batch of this chicken salad with rotisserie chicken with a big bowl of cowboy caviar or dense bean salad and a box of crackers. It’s filling, nourishing, and so SO tasty.
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
What You’ll Love About this Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe
- BEST texture, like a pate instead of big chunks
- Full of delicious flavor
- Creamy texture perfect for scooping
- Made with just 6 simple ingredients
- Great source of protein (17g)
- Easy lunch option that’s great for meal prep
Ingredients
- Celery – The celery adds both flavor and texture, but we’re processing so that’s it’s really finely chopped so it’s not super-crunchy.
- Green onion – Just like the celery, the onion is chopped finely in the food processor, so it adds great flavor, but not much texture, which is nice as it’s evenly distributed. I like the mild flavor of green onions, but you could also use red onion or white onion if you prefer.
- Chicken – This recipe was written for store-bought rotisserie chicken and it makes the salad come together really quickly and easily, but really any cooked or leftover chicken will work. You can use white meat, dark meat, or a mix of both. If you cook your own, you may need to adjust the seasonings and add more salt as the rotisserie chicken is seasoned.
- Mayonnaise – Use your favorite mayo for best flavor. You could swap plain greek yogurt for the mayo, but it will add more tang and less creamy flavor and texture.
- Dijon mustard – Dijon adds such great flavor, a little spice, and a bit of bite. You could also swap it out for your favorite mustard if you prefer.
- Dried dill – Dried dill is easy, but you could also use a pinch of fresh dill if you prefer.
- Sea salt
Emily’s Tip
If you find yourself with extra rotisserie chicken, this is the salad to make! It’s keeps really well in the fridge for a few days, so make a batch and enjoy delicious and nutritious lunches until it’s gone!
How to Make Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
This is an overview, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
- Prep ingredients. Add celery and green onion to a food processor and pulse into small pieces, scraping down the sides if necessary.
- Mix chicken salad. Add the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon, salt, and dill to a food processor.
- Pulse. Pulse the chicken salad together to the desired consistency.
Storage
Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
What to Serve with Best Chicken Salad
I love this easy chicken salad served simply with veggies, crackers, or an easy salad. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Stuffed into pita bread or bread for a sandwich
- Served as a snack plate with raw veggies, crackers, and fresh fruit
- Served with crackers and a dense bean salad or cowboy caviar
- Served over leafy greens with toast or crackers on the side or in lettuce wraps
More Recipes
If you love rotisserie chicken salad recipes like this one, you might also like these other chicken recipes:
- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
- Crockpot Salsa Chicken
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Best Rotisserie Chicken Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Description
Whip up this easy rotisserie chicken salad recipe for a delicious and nutritious meal you can prep ahead or take on the go. Ready in 10 min!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion (about 3 medium green onions)
- 2 cups shredded chicken (can use light, dark, or mix of both)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 tsp. dried dill
Instructions
- Add celery and green onion to a food processor bowl and pulse until chopped into really small pieces, scraping down the bowl once or twice.
- Add shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and dijon to the food processor.
- Pulse 5 times. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and pulse 5-10 more times.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
- Be careful not to over-pulse the chicken salad as you want to keep some of the texture (unless you don’t!)
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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