This is a quick lunch, dinner or snack recipe that is ideal for a busy weekday meal. If you've ever picked up those rotisserie chickens they have in the deli section of the supermarket, or if you've got some leftover cooked chicken pieces to use up, this rotisserie chicken salad recipe is for you!
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And if you love this recipe, try my Heirloom Tomato Galette with Herbs, my Cast Iron Salmon Recipe with Easy Maple Dijon Sauce, and my Chicken Macaroni Salad!
Rotisserie Chicken Salad - So easy!
This rotisserie chicken salad recipe is the best chicken salad recipe I've found -- it's full of flavor and savory chunks of roasted chicken, but it's almost no work! No stovetop, no oven, and no countertop appliances! This chicken salad recipe is just 6 ingredients (including salt and pepper) and it's ready in less than five minutes!
All you have to do is combine all your ingredients in a big bowl, stir them up so that everything is well coated, and you're ready to serve! If you like, you can use this low calorie mayonnaise recipe!
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Serving Ideas and Variations
This rotisserie chicken salad recipe can be served in lots of ways! My favorite way to enjoy it is on top of crackers or kettle-cooked potato chips. You can also serve it in a sandwich, of course, or in egg white wraps to keep it low carb!
Or bake it into puff pastry shells for an elegant party appetizer! I've even used this rotisserie chicken salad recipe to make tea sandwiches for an afternoon tea I held with friends. It's always a huge hit!
You can also use this rotisserie chicken recipe for your leftover turkey! It's perfect as a snack after Thanksgiving to turn those leftovers into something delicious.
And if you'd like another fun lunch idea, check out this tuna egg salad! Chicken lovers will also want to try this mango salsa chicken!
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This rotisserie chicken salad recipe is just one of several quick and easy recipes I've shared! If you enjoy this rotisserie chicken salad, you'll love my spicy shrimp pasta salad, full of crunchy veggies and spicy Creole seasonings!
You'll also definitely love how easily my New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp comes together! In just a few minutes you'll be enjoying a classic New Orleans shrimp dish, sautéed in a buttery, savory sauce perfect for dipping crusty French bread!
📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups (591 g) rotisserie chicken meat with skin - chopped, see note
- ½ cup (80 g) yellow onion - finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) fresh dill - finely chopped
- ½ cup (112 g) mayonnaise - full-fat or light, whichever you prefer
- salt and freshly cracked pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken, onion, dill, and mayonnaise in a large bowl and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
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Last Updated on August 14, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
Kechi says
This chicken salad looks very delicious, and satisfying! I love all the fresh vegetables and herbs too!
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you so much! The dill is my favorite part!
saif says
This kinda remind me of chicken sandwich spread my mother made. This looks so mouthwatering. The dill definitely add up the flavor of the shredded chicken.
Chenée Lewis says
Definitely! The dill is my favorite part!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
Such a great idea and I could devour that sandwich now!
Chenée Lewis says
I hope you try it! 🙂
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I love that you used dill. It has to be one of my favourite herbs.
Chenée Lewis says
Me too! It's delicious!
Sara Welch says
This was such an enjoyable sandwich; I don't know where to begin! Easy, savory and hands down delicious! My new favorite way to enjoy chicken!
Chenée Lewis says
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Shakerra says
Ouu, this looks so good! I will definitely have to try this out!!! I'll have to come back and rate it.
Chenée Lewis says
Great! I hope you love it!