This easy low carb chicken salad recipe comes together quickly using already-baked rotisserie chicken. Seasoned simply with dill, salt, and fresh ground black pepper, this classic recipe comes together in less than ten minutes. This best chicken salad recipe is perfect for picnics and potlucks.
For a tasty lunch or light supper, serve scoops of chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, stuffed in a tomato, on a croissant, or on a toasted English muffin. This is one of our favorite go-to Saturday lunches, complete with Creamy Pea Salad and Fresh Peach Tea.
How to make this Rotisserie Chicken Salad
First, cut the chicken and chop the celery and green onions. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Then decide how you would like to serve it. Your imagination only limits the possibilities.
How long does Chicken Salad last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, provided the rotisserie chicken was fresh when you made it. Refrigerate promptly after removing any servings to ensure an almost constant chilled temperature.
What kind of chicken is best for this salad
You can use any cooked chicken. I love rotisserie chicken in this recipe, but you could also use poached, baked, or even canned. Both breasts and thighs work well for this recipe. Any cooked, chopped, cubed, or shredded chicken works well in this recipe.
Recipe variations
- Fruit for flavor – add red or green grapes, tomatoes, dried cranberries, fresh pineapple, or apples.
- Nuts for crunch – add chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, or sunflower seeds.
- Protein – add chopped ham or bacon, cubed cheddar, Pepper Jack, or Swiss cheese.
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Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken breasts diced
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large rib celery chopped
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons dried dill or 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, stuffed in a tomato, on a croissant, or on a toasted English muffin. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, provided that the chicken was freshly cooked.
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Jacqueline Meldrum
I’ve never though of making a sandwich with a croissant but now I am wondering why not.
Cathleen
I used to buy chicken salad from my local sandwich store all the time until they stopped making it!! I was so bummed! This looks almost identical to it, so you can bet I am going to be trying out this recipe. Bookmarked for later 🙂
Claudia Lamascolo
These ingredients were what made me love it couldnt wait to try and it and it didn’t disappoint! delicious!
Colleen
What a yummy chicken salad! So creamy, and having it on a croissant makes it extra delicious.
Tara
Such an amazing way of using up leftover rotisserie chicken! Looks absolutely incredible paired with that croissant.
Suzy
We made this classic recipe all of the time with leftover chicken and it’s so good!
Biana
Yum! Simple and delicious, my kind of recipe.
Hailey
Rotisserie chicken salad is something we almost always have in our fridge. This recipe looks quick and delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
Sharon
This is a delicious chicken salad recipe that is easy to make loves it. Make extra for lunch the next day.
Denay DeGuzman
I enjoyed this chicken salad mix on wheat bread for lunch. It’s a delicious recipe! A great way to use a rotisserie chicken from Costco.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This chicken salad looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Allyson Reed Zea
I love making chicken salad with leftover rotisserie chicken, it’s the perfect lunch!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
This Chicken Salad sounds incredibly delicious!! I am so excited to try it!
katerina @ diethood.com
I love how easy and delicious this is! I can’t wait to try it for lunch tomorrow!! YUM!
Catalina
This chicken salad is so creamy! My family will love it for sure!
Jo
So simple yet so tatsy! Love this chicken salad!