Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Ready in 10 Minutes)
This Rotisserie Chicken Salad makes the best quick and easy meal! With tender shredded chicken, sautéed leeks, and a creamy yet tangy dressing, it’s flavor-packed and comes together in just 10 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 646kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks halved and chopped white parts only
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large rotisserie chicken breasts, skin removed
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 green onions finely chopped (plus extra for serving)
Instructions
- Cut off the green parts and the root ends of the leeks and then cut it in half lengthwise. Cut it in half again and then finely chop the leeks.
- Bring a saucepan to medium heat. Add the olive oil, leeks, kosher salt, garlic and onion powder and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often not to burn. Once soft and cooked, remove from heat.
- Tear the rotisserie chicken breast into pieces. Place the pieces in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the chicken breaks up into fine shreds.
- Open the food processor and add the leeks, mayonnaise, mustard and green onions. Pulse to combine until smooth.
- Remove to a serving bowl and sprinkle with green onions. Serve with veggies, chips or spread on bread and enjoy as a sandwich.
Notes
Additional add ins: Add grated celery, different herbs, add half mayo and half yogurt for extra protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg