Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

This rotisserie chicken salad is a blend of shredded or chopped chicken and fresh veggies, tossed with a light creamy dressing made of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. A quick and easy meal that’s delicious served in a sandwich, with a side of crackers, or in crisp and crunchy lettuce cups.

If you love an easy, healthy lunch recipe, chicken salad will never disappoint you! It’s a quick, protein-packed, tried-and-true staple that is delicious, nutritious, and can be made in minutes.

This classic chicken salad is made with simple, wholesome ingredients (plus a little rotisserie chicken shortcut!). The creamy dressing is lightened up with Greek yogurt, but if you prefer to skip the dairy, try my Avocado Chicken Salad — it’s just as creamy and every bit as delicious

💡 Pro Tip: Most days, I grab a rotisserie chicken because, let’s be honest, it makes life easier. But on weeks when I’m feeling a little extra meal-preppy, I’ll use my slow-cooker shredded chicken or baked chicken breast instead. I’ve tested this recipe both ways — and trust me, they’re all juicy, flavorful, and perfectly Clean & Delicious.

Let’s take a look at the ingredient line-up:

Don’t you love a recipe with a short ingredient list? I know I do! It’s such a good reminder that we don’t need a trip to Costco (or the deli counter) to enjoy amazing chicken salad. With just a handful of simple, fresh ingredients, you can make your own healthy, delicious version in minutes — right at home.

How to make this yummy rotisserie chicken salad

Like most chicken salad recipes, chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken is very easy to make (actually, it’s easier!). So let’s not make this more complicated than it needs to be! Get all of your ingredients into a bowl, mix, and enjoy – (how’s that for an easy recipe?).

You may have noticed that I add baby spinach to my chicken salad! It’s such an easy way to sneak in some greens, and it makes the salad even more delicious (and beautiful).

A quick note about the chicken: I like to use chicken breast meat for this recipe because it’s leaner and higher in protein than the legs or thighs. It keeps the salad light, fresh, and satisfying — perfect for lunch or meal prep. That said, if you prefer dark meat or have a mix of both on hand, go for it! It adds a little extra flavor and is a great way to use up what you already have.

How to eat and enjoy this chicken salad

With a spoon right out of the is always a fantastic option (and one of my personal favorites!), but here are some other ways my family likes to serve (and eat!) this chicken salad:

• Make a sandwich. Toast your favorite whole-grain bread, then layer it on. You can never go wrong with a sammie.
• Serve with crackers. Sometimes I like to have more snacks for lunch. So I’ll serve this with some crackers and raw veggies on the side (carrots and cucumbers are my favorites). This is also great for kids and lunchboxes.
• Lettuce cups. If you want to keep your lunch super light and fresh, scoop the salad into romaine or butter lettuce cups. I love the crisp, crunch of the lettuce paired with the richness of the salad.

If you are a chicken salad lover like me, you may want to save my creamy cranberry walnut chicken salad or my curry chicken salad with raisins for another day. Because, let’s be so for real—can you ever really get enough chicken salad? 😂

If you make this chicken salad recipe, be sure to leave a comment and ★ rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for me and our Clean & Delicious community (thank you!).

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15-Minute Rotisserie Chicken Salad

This rotisserie chicken salad is a blend of shredded or chopped chicken and fresh veggies, all tossed together in a creamy dressing. A quick and easy meal that’s delicious served in a sandwich, with a side of crackers or in refreshing lettuce cups.

Course: DIET, LUNCH, salad + dressing

Cuisine: American, gluten free

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken chopped (skin and bones removed)
• 1/3 cup finely diced celery
• 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup baby spinach finely chopped
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a big bowl and stir until everything is well combined. Enjoy!
  

Notes

How-To Store Chicken Salad:

Chicken salad makes the perfect meal prep lunch because it keeps well for several days. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge, and it’ll stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.

Since it’s made with chicken, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise, be sure not to leave it out at room temperature for too long. Once you’ve served what you need, pop it right back in the fridge. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, give it a quick stir to bring all the creamy goodness back together.

Note:
You can also make this salad with baked chicken breasts.  This is my go-to recipe when I want to make them from scratch.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg