This Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Croissants is the perfect lunch or brunch idea! It is a classic recipe, that uses store bought rotisserie chicken and it only takes 10 minutes to make!
This Rotisserie Chicken Salad is the easiest recipe and it is super delicious. I prep this on Sunday and pack it in my hubby’s lunch during the week. This recipe uses a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, which is a total timesaver.
This chicken salad is excellent on brioche buns, Hawaiian rolls, sourdough bread, but my all time favorite is on buttery, flaky croissants. This is my go to shower or brunch recipe, along with my Brioche French Toast. I usually pick up the mini croissants for a party, since I'll be serving a variety of food.
Guests always LOVE this recipe! For more party ideas, check out this Mexican Street Corn Dip, Spinach and Artichoke Dip & Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It's so simple to make and full of flavor
- It is the perfect meal to prep on Sunday for lunches for the week ahead
- Pack it in a cooler and make some quick sandwiches at the park, pool or beach
- This chicken salad is a classic ingredient recipe, so even picky eaters will love it
- It's great to serve for parties, brunch and baby or wedding showers
Looking for more brunch recipes? Try my Asparagus Puff Pastry, Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad, and Vodka Sunrise.
Ingredients for Chicken Salad with Croissants:
Rotisserie Chicken- Tender meat perfect for chicken salad and a total timesaver. If you don't like buying rotisserie chicken, you can check out my sautéed chicken breast recipe and cut it into small pieces.
Celery and Onion- Classic chicken salad ingredients for that fresh crunch
Parsley and Dill- Traditional herbs in chicken salad
Mayonnaise- A binder that contributes creaminess to the salad
Dijon Mustard- For a hint of tangy flavor
Lemon Juice- Just a hint of acidity for freshness
Salt & Pepper- To season
Croissants- Buttery, Flaky goodness sent from heaven and absolutely made to hold this chicken salad recipe.
Substitutions & Variations:
This recipe is very traditional, and you can certainly add in more ingredients.
Thinking about fruit? Try ½ cup of halved fresh grapes or dried cranberries.
Want extra protein and crunch? Add in ½ cup of roughly chopped pecans or walnuts.
Instead of croissants, you can scoop the chicken salad on a bed of greens, or serve it on a brioche bun, Hawaiian rolls, or sourdough.
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Salad:
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Here are the Step by Step Instructions for making Chicken Salad.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir well.
Step 2: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to serving.
Step 3: Enjoy this chicken salad on your favorite bread, or put a large spoonful over greens for a healthier alternative!
Expert Tips:
If you've just purchased the rotisserie chicken, allow it to cool a bit on the countertop before chopping up.
A finely chopped onion and celery work best in this recipe. You want them a little bit smaller size than the diced chicken.
Recipe FAQs:
This is a classic recipe, but feel free to add ingredients. Cranberries, grapes, and/or pecans are great additions to chicken salad.
Of course and I do this often. Follow my healthy sautéed chicken breast recipe. It only takes 15 minutes. Once the chicken has cooled, dice it up and add to the remaining ingredients.
I love a pasta salad, like this Hawaiian Macaroni salad. Also, you can't go wrong with some kettle cooked chips or a cup of vegetable soup!
Storage:
I like to store my chicken salad in a glass container with a lid. It will stay good in the fridge for 3 days, as long as it is sealed well.
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Croissants
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Chicken Salad with Croissants is the perfect lunch or brunch idea! It is a classic recipe that everyone will love and it only takes 10 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- A Rotisserie Chicken or 2 chicken breasts (cooked), remove skin and dice up the chicken into small cubes
- ¾ cup fine chopped yellow onion
- ¾ cup fine chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ⅓ cup of mayonnaise (I use Hellman’s, but if you like Dukes-just go with it whatever feels right)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 regular sized croissants or 10 mini croissants
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a bowl. Give it a really good stir.
- Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to serving.
- Enjoy this chicken salad on croissants, your favorite bread or over greens.
Equipment
Notes
If you've just purchased the rotisserie chicken, allow it to cool a bit on the countertop before chopping up.
A finely chopped onion and celery work best in this recipe. You want them a little bit smaller size than the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken salad with croissants, classic chicken salad recipe
Holly
So good on croissants!
★★★★★