Dill Pickle Chicken Salad (easy meal prep recipe)

This easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is perfect to meal prep for the week ahead!

For my dill pickle lovers, you’ll love this modern version of a classic chicken salad recipe.

With crunchy pickles, fresh dill, creamy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt plus cooked chicken, you get a total flavour bomb with minimal work

I love anything dill pickle like my high protein dill pickle dip recipe. But, this dill pickle chicken salad sure hits the spot for easy meal prep lunches or even as a part of brunch!

Why you’ll love this delicious dill pickle chicken salad recipe

• By using shredded rotisserie chicken, you can whip this up in just 10 minutes!
• Easy to meal prep for the week ahead for easy lunches.
• A great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
• This recipe is something the whole family will love.

Ingredients needed for this chicken salad

Dill pickles: a must in this chicken salad are tons of crunchy dill pickles!

Chicken: use cooked shredded chicken to make this recipe a breeze!

Dill: I love to pack this chicken salad with fresh herbs, specifically a ton of fresh dill

Red onion: adding a crunch and tangy flavour to this salad, a bite of red onion

Mayonnaise: mayonnaise is key to this delicious chicken salad and I love to pair it with plain Greek yogurt

Yogurt: plain Greek yogurt is mixed with mayo to add some creaminess

Seasonings: use pickle juice, dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to season this flavourful chicken salad

Dill pickle juice: for the best flavor make sure to add the dill pickle juice to this chicken salad

How to make this chicken salad recipe

Step 1: Shred the rotisserie chicken (use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or even a hand mixer to shred the cooked chicken – it works like a charm! But you can also shred the chicken with two forks if desired).

Step 2: In a large bowl combine the shredded chicken, fresh chopped dill, chopped red onion, mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, dijon mustard, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix everything together until fully combined.

Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, fresh dill or dill pickles if desired.

Step 4: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for at least 1 hour to let the flavours meld together. Then serve or keep in the fridge or meal prep containers for up to 4 days. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving or packing for lunch.

Optional – Cook your own chicken:

• If cooking your own chicken, preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Season 450 grams / 1 lb chicken breasts with 1 tbsp of olive oil, making sure to drizzle over all chicken breasts. In a small bowl mix together 1 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp ground pepper. Then, season both sides of the chicken breasts with this mixture, dividing evenly between them.

• Bake the chicken breasts for 22-26 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Set aside to cool.

• Once the chicken breasts are cool enough to handle, use two forks to shred the chicken and set aside in a bowl to cool further.

Serving suggestions

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy this dill pickle chicken salad, that’s why its such a great recipe!  

• Sharing board: Create a sharing board with the chicken salad as the star. Use the pictures in this post for inspiration pairing the chicken salad with fresh vegetables like radishes, carrots, cucumber slices and celery and your choice of crackers or favorite chips.
• Lettuce wraps: Use this chicken salad as a filling for a low carb option. Try butter lettuce or even iceberg lettuce to create lettuce cups.
• Chicken salad sandwiches: You cannot go wrong with a classic chicken salad sandwich. Make a sandwich with a croissant, baguette or sourdough and add a little lettuce too.
• Meal prep: Pair this chicken salad with veggies and your favourite crackers to make meal prepped lunch boxes all week long.

Expert tips

• I love to use my stand mixer with the paddle attachment or even a hand mixer to shred the cooked chicken – it works like a charm! But you can also shred the chicken with two forks if desired.
• If you don’t love red onion you can substitute with sliced green onions instead.
• This chicken salad is great for meal prep lunches!

Common questions

Can I substitute the mayonnaise for more Greek yogurt?
Yes! You can substitute the mayonnaise for the same amount of Greek yogurt but I highly recommend adding a squeeze of lemon juice to add a bit of the tang you’ll miss from not using the mayonnaise.

Do sweet pickles work in this recipe?
I do not recommend using sweet pickles. This chicken salad is made for dill pickles!

How to store dill pickle chicken salad

Store in the fridge in an airtight container or meal prep containers for up to 4 days. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving or packing for lunch.

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