Description
This classic Rotisserie Chicken Salad is made quick and easy with tender, shredded rotisserie chicken and a creamy, flavorful dressing. Keep it simple or customize it with delicious add-ins like grapes, pecans, or bacon. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups!
Ingredients
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- 1 rotisserie chicken (about 5 cups pulled chicken)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 – 1 cup grapes (halved)
- 1/2 – 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 – 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 – 1 cup diced apples
- 1 boiled egg, chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup crispy crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, poultry seasoning, and salt. Stir until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, celery, and onion to the dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill & Serve: Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Enjoy: Serve in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
- Substitutions: Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve on croissants, toast, wraps, or over mixed greens.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg