Chicken Salad (Easy & Healthy Meal Prep) Recipe
A flavorful and protein-packed Buffalo Chicken Salad made with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy Greek yogurt and mayo dressing, spicy buffalo sauce, and fresh veggies. Perfect for an easy, healthy meal prep or a quick lunch that’s rich in taste and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, finely shredded
Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce (Frank’s or your favorite brand)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt, to taste
Vegetables & Extras
- ⅔ cup diced celery
- ⅔ cup shredded carrot
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chives, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Roughly chop about 4 cups of the meat, then pulse in a food processor 3 to 4 times until finely shredded but not mushy. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Add ½ cup Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, and ½ cup buffalo sauce to the bowl. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and optional ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if using. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add the shredded chicken, ⅔ cup diced celery, ⅔ cup shredded carrot, ⅓ cup finely diced red onion, and ⅓ cup chopped chives to the bowl. If desired, fold in ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese or keep it on the side as a topping later. Mix everything well until evenly coated with dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with additional chives and crumbled blue cheese before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Keep the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for desired spiciness.
- The salad can be served on its own, over greens, or in a sandwich or wrap.
- Blue cheese is optional but adds a nice tangy flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 333
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1251 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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