⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes (with pre-cooked chicken)

This creamy chicken salad is everything I want in a quick lunch: cool, savory, full of bright herbs, and just the right amount of crunch. It's perfect tucked into a sandwich, scooped onto a salad, or piled into crisp lettuce cups. Super versatile, ridiculously easy, and just straight-up satisfying.

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*Creamy chicken salad flecked with herbs and fresh veggies, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooping with crackers.*

If you’ve got cooked chicken on hand, this recipe comes together in minutes. The mayo-Dijon base is classic, but the fresh parsley and green onion bring brightness, and the chopped veggies give it that perfect crunchy contrast. I love that it feels creamy without being heavy—like a cross between something indulgent and something refreshing.

This is one of those make-it-once, eat-it-all-week kind of recipes. It holds up beautifully in the fridge and only gets better as the flavors mingle. I like mine on toasted sourdough or stuffed into a pita with crisp romaine. Or if I’m snacky? Crackers. Always crackers.

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: ~340

2½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
⅓ cup finely diced celery (about 1 stalk)
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps

Step 1

Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add shredded chicken, green onion, red onion, celery, and parsley. Mix until well coated and combined.

Step 3

Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed. Chill for 15–30 minutes if time allows.

Step 4

Serve on sandwiches, in wraps, or spooned over fresh greens.

Make it your own!

🧅 Swap red onion for shallots for a slightly sweeter bite.
🥒 Add chopped pickles or relish for a classic deli touch.
🥚 Stir in chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra richness.
🥪 Try it on toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato for the perfect lunch sandwich.
🌶️ Mix in a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.