Description
Easy Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich is a healthy chicken salad made with tender rotisserie chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs. This quick sandwich is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices whole-grain bread or sourdough
- 2 large lettuce leaves
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place the shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl.
3. In a separate bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Add diced celery, chopped red onion, parsley, and dill to the chicken.
5. Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture.
6. Stir gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.
7. Add optional ingredients such as nuts, dried cranberries, or honey if desired.
8. Let the chicken salad rest for about 5 to 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
9. Lightly toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
10. Place lettuce on one slice of bread and add a generous scoop of the chicken salad.
11. Top with tomato slices and avocado if using.
12. Place the second slice of bread on top and gently press together.
13. Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a low-carb option serve the chicken salad in lettuce wraps instead of bread.
- Add diced apples or chopped pickles for extra crunch.
- A pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder adds extra flavor.
- You can substitute dairy-free yogurt if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg