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 sandwich.
My ideal weeks contain a *bit* of meal prep. ✅
But not too much. I used to do A LOT. Up until the day I went into labor (was planning on working that week, not having a baby!) And then once I had kids? It just wasn’t a priority and wasn’t how I wanted to spend my weekends.
Now I’m grateful when I can spend a bit of time on Sunday or Monday to prep ahead. 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.
😋 Seriously delicious: Creamy, herby, and packed with flavor. The smooth texture makes it perfect for scooping up with veggies and crackers.
🛒 Made with simple ingredients: Just a few fridge and pantry staples needed to make this happen.
🥪 Meal prep friendly: Stays fresh and flavorful for days in the fridge, it’s one of my favorite recipes for prepping a nutritious lunch!
⏱️ Ready in minutes: Using rotisserie chicken saves major time, plus using the mini chopper cuts down on chopping AND creates the best smooth texture.
🌿 Customizable: Easy to tweak with your favorite herbs or add-ins to mix it up.
🍽️ Great for everything: Sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or salads…or right from the spoon!
You’ll also want to try black bean quinoa salad, sheet pan sausage and veggies, or Southwest chicken salad next time.
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to bring this chicken salad recipe to the table: celery, green onion, chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dried dill, and sea salt.
- 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.
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro 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!
- Shortcuts: I use rotisserie chicken to skip an entire cooking step, and I highly recommend it! Using the chopper also allows you to skip the chopping AND creates the best texture.
- Variations: While the dill gives it great flavor, taragon would also add incredible flavor. You could also add in mix-ins like dried cranberries or cherries, chopped nuts, or diced apple.
Best Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe
- 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.
Notes
- Be careful not to over-pulse the chicken salad as you want to keep some of the texture (unless you don’t!)
- Storage: Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Ingredient notes: Use your favorite mayo for the best flavor. You could swap plain Greek yogurt for the mayo, but it will add more tang and less creamy flavor and texture.
- Prep ahead: If you plan on cooking your own chicken, you could cook that a day or two in advance.
- Special tools: My immersion blender (which is also a mini chopper) is one of my new favorite appliances. It’s so much easier than pulling out the full food processor, and I find myself reaching for it all the time!
- Serve with: Crackers, veggies, bread or pita bread, or in a wrap.
Serving Suggestions
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 Chicken 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
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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