Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe – This quick and easy rotisserie chicken salad is a simple recipe the whole family will love! It’s as delicious as it is versatile!
I’m a big fan of simple recipes and this Rotisserie Chicken Salad fits the bill! It’s similar to classic chicken salad with creamy mayonnaise and crisp celery, but uses store-bought rotisserie chicken or slow cooker shredded chicken to save time.
I’m a big fan of simple recipes and this Rotisserie Chicken Salad fits the bill! It’s similar to classic chicken salad with creamy mayonnaise and crisp celery, but uses store-bought rotisserie chicken or slow cooker shredded chicken to save time.
My grandmother loved chicken salad and had it all the time for a quick lunch. This is a riff on her classic recipe. I add a few other ingredients like chopped pecans which add great texture and flavor to the chicken salad.
Whether you serve this tasty chicken salad on a warm croissant, on a bed of lettuce (great option for low carb), or as an appetizer with crackers, you’re going to love this easy and flavorful recipe.
🧂 Ingredients
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Here is what you will need to make our Rotisserie Chicken Salad recipe:
- rotisserie chicken, pulled chicken, or other cooked chicken
- celery
- mayonnaise
- sweet relish
- celery salt
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
- pecans (optional)
🔪 Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.
That’s it! So simple right?
🥄Equipment
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✏️ Make Ahead
Our easy rotisserie chicken salad can be made a day or two ahead of time and should be eaten within 3-4 days.
🍲 Storage
To Store: Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Salad in an airtight container for 3-5 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
📖 Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
- Substitute sour cream for mayo, or for a lighter version, use plain Greek yogurt.
- If you love hard-boiled eggs in your chicken salad, add 2-3 chopped eggs to the salad mixture.
- For a little bite, add 1/2 cup of finely diced red onion. Other items you can add for extra flavor include garlic powder, paprika, dijon mustard, dried cranberries, fresh herbs, or finely diced red bell pepper.
- Sometimes I add chopped apples or halved grapes for a little sweetness.
- My husband loves his chicken salad sandwiches with sliced black olives.
- If you’re not a fan of pecans, you can use other nuts like walnuts or almonds, or just leave them out.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Chicken salad is a wonderfully versatile recipe. Here are some of the ways I serve it:
Entertaining: This easy chicken salad recipe is perfect for a bridal shower, baby shower, or other family gathering. Serve with crackers on the side. It’s a great addition to antipasto skewers and puff pastry bacon twists.
Meal Prep: A batch of this creamy rotisserie chicken salad is also great for busy families on the go. Make a large batch for lunches all week long! You can make a sandwich with cheddar cheese, a salad with cherry tomatoes and other fresh veggies, or a fun lettuce wrap for a quick meal anytime.
For a heartier meal, pair with tomato basil soup or creamy potato soup.
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad
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Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet relish
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.6 cups cooked chicken, 2 stalks celery, 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sweet relish, ¼ teaspoon celery salt, 1 cup pecans
- Taste and add salt and pepper if preferred.kosher salt and black pepper
- Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.
