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Creamy rotisserie chicken salad in a bowl with celery and cranberries

Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Creamy Deli Appeal

This budget-friendly rotisserie chicken salad recipe delivers that classic deli-style creaminess you crave. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooping with crackers, it's a quick, satisfying meal that uses simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rotisserie chicken about 3 cups shredded meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery about 2 stalks
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or chopped grapes
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Remove meat from rotisserie chicken, discarding skin and bones. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces; you should have about 3 cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Add shredded chicken, celery, red onion, dried cranberries, and nuts (if using). Stir gently until evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.