Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

Last Updated on January 28, 2023 by Anne-Marie

Your family will love this easy rotisserie chicken salad recipe! These quick and easy sandwiches can be made in 30 minutes.Easy rotisserie chicken salad sandwich on a white plate with tomatoes and carrot, fork, and colorful napkins.

Why this recipe works

This healthy chicken salad recipe is for those who love deli counter chicken salad.

Not only is this homemade chicken salad tastier, but it’s also better for your pocketbook.

Don’t think you have the time? Well, this chicken salad recipe takes only about 30 minutes to make.

Seasoned with tasty cranberries and relish, it has a nice crunch from the celery. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free.

Chicken salad ingredients

  • rotisserie chicken meat
  • rib celery
  • dried cranberries
  • mayonnaise
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • sweet relish
  • salt
  • black pepper

For serving

  • sandwich bread
  • lettuce

How to make this recipe

This easy chicken salad recipe uses simple ingredients that you may already have in your refrigerator. All you need to do is pick up a few fresh ingredients at the grocery store.

1. Combine all the ingredients, except bread and lettuce, in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.

2. Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to soften the cranberries.

3. Serve on your favorite sandwich bread with lettuce.

4. Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Rotisserie chicken salad sandwich on a plate with tomato, lettuce, cutlery, and a glass of iced tea

FAQs

Why use rotisserie chicken

There’s nothing tastier and more convenient than grocery store rotisserie chicken. One chicken should give you just enough chicken for this classic recipe.

Buy another chicken if you want leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick lunch or dinner.

Other options are grilling skinless chicken breasts using this easy chicken marinade recipe.

Or use leftover chicken from these recipes:

You can also use canned chicken in a pinch.

Overhead shot of chicken salad sandwiches on plates with tomato, lettuce, cutlery, and a glasses of iced tea with straws

Tips for making simple chicken salad

Celery: Finely chop your celery with a hand food chopper. You can also substitute some sliced green onions or red onions.

Relish: Sweet relish is just finely chopped up sweet pickles.

So, if you don’t want to buy a bottle of relish but like sweet pickles, use them instead.

Mayo: I used olive oil-based creamy mayonnaise for this recipe. If you like spicy, try a chipotle mayonnaise.

Yogurt: You can use any plain Greek yogurt – full-fat, low-fat, or non-fat.

Dairy-free? Use this creamy vegan tofu sour cream recipe instead.

Cranberries: If you don’t like cranberries, leave them out. Or substitute raisins, sliced seedless grapes, diced apples, or sliced almonds.

Seasoning: For variety, add:

  • 1 teaspoon of ranch seasoning
  • finely chopped green onions, red onions, or sweet onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon of bottled lemon juice (or a squeeze of lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of bottled lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon brown mustard

Overhead shot of chicken salad sandwiches on plates with tomato, lettuce, cutlery, and a glasses of iced tea with straws. Served with floral napkins with extra bowls of chicken salad.

What kind of bread?

Try this delicious chicken salad recipe with all types of sandwich bread:

gluten-free

low-carb, keto bread – Give these a try. They’re surprisingly good.

whole wheat

Hawaiian

sliders buns

bagels

croissants

sandwich wraps – gluten-free, keto-friendly, whole wheat, etc. All are terrific for making chicken salad wraps!

Or you can forego the bread and serve this classic chicken salad recipe on a bed of greens. Or serve as a snack with crackers.

How to serve chicken salad

Serve this chicken salad sandwich recipe with carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce leaves.

Dish up this chicken salad meal with other fresh veggies like crisp cucumber slices and a creamy dressing. Or try some seedless grapes.

Traditional chicken salad pairs nicely with soup or a nice side salad, such as:

How often do you make chicken salad sandwiches?

Yield: 6 SERVINGS

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Your family will love this chicken salad sandwich recipe! This easy chicken salad recipe can be made in 30 minutes.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup finely diced rib celery
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For serving

  • 12 pieces sandwich bread
  • 6 lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, except bread and lettuce. Mix well.
  2. Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to soften the cranberries.
  3. Serve on sandwich bread with lettuce.
  4. Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 sandwich

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 495Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 836mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 27g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated per the ingredients list. Serving size may not be accurate. Please double-check with your preferred nutritional app for the most accurate information.

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