This Rotisserie Chicken Salad is a quick, fresh, and easy homemade lunch made with rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise for a classic chicken salad ready in minutes.

Recipe

Creamy rotisserie chicken salad with celery, red onion, and fresh dill in a bowl.

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad That Tastes Like a Deli Sandwich

I started making chicken salad with rotisserie chicken because it's one of those no-fuss lunches that comes together in minutes but still feels satisfying. The mix of Greek yogurt and mayo makes it creamy without being heavy, and the crunch from celery and red onion adds the perfect contrast. A touch of lemon juice and fresh dill brightens the flavor and ties everything together beautifully.

Most of the time, I eat it straight from the bowl, but it's just as good tucked into soft bread or served over fresh greens; it really works any way you like it. With just a handful of ingredients and about ten minutes, this chicken salad is ideal for meal prep, keeping perfectly in the fridge for easy, homemade lunches throughout the week. If you enjoy easy lunches like this, you might also like my high-protein chicken salads or quick meal-prep lunches.

Top-down view of creamy rotisserie chicken salad with diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill in a white bowl.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick to Prepare: It takes just 10 minutes to toss everything together, which makes it perfect for busy days.
Great Use of Leftovers: This is my favorite way to turn leftover rotisserie chicken into a completely new meal.
Delicious in a Sandwich: I love it served on soft brioche sandwich bread; it turns into rotisserie chicken salad for sandwiches with a deli-style lunch that's hard to beat.

Ingredients

You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.

Chicken & Veggies: I like using shredded rotisserie chicken; it's juicy, flavorful, and makes things easy. Chopped celery adds that crisp bite that keeps every spoonful refreshing. Finely chopped red onion gives a gentle sharpness, and a squeeze of lemon juice brightens it all up.
Creamy Dressing: I mix good-quality mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a smooth, creamy texture that's not too heavy. The yogurt adds a lovely tang that keeps the dressing balanced.
Seasoning: A touch of Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh dill adds that deli-style flavor I love for an easy rotisserie chicken salad.

How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Salad

You can find the complete printable rotisserie chicken salad recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:

1. Prep the Ingredients: Start by shredding the chicken and finely chopping the celery and red onion.

2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine Everything: Add the chicken and veggies to a large bowl, pour over the dressing, and mix well.

4. Chill for Best Flavor: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.

Variations

Add Parsley and Olives: Swap the dill for chopped fresh parsley, and add sliced kalamata olives.
Spicy Chipotle: Mix in a teaspoon of chipotle in adobo sauce or a dash of hot sauce into the dressing.
Add Apple and Walnuts: Add diced sweet apples and chopped toasted walnuts for a crisp, nutty version.

What to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken Salad

I love serving this chicken salad on soft brioche sandwich bread or croissants. You can also serve it with crackers, sometimes I serve potato wedges on the side.

Hand dipping a tortilla chip into creamy rotisserie chicken salad with celery, red onion, and dill.

My Tips for Recipe Success

Best Rotisserie Chicken for Chicken Salad: I prefer plain or lightly seasoned rotisserie chicken for chicken salad. Strongly spiced or barbecue-flavored chickens can overpower the dressing and herbs.

Make it Ahead: This salad actually tastes better the next day, once the flavors have had more time to develop, great for meal prep.

Store Leftovers the Right Way: I keep mine in an airtight container in the fridge, and it stays fresh for up to 3 days. Just give it a quick stir before serving again.