Creamy Chicken Salad Meal Prep
This is the lunch that makes your whole week easy — tender shredded chicken folded into a creamy, tangy dressing with crunchy celery and fresh herbs, portioned into containers so lunch is done before Monday even starts. Every bite is creamy, fresh, and satisfying, with just enough crunch to keep it interesting.
High in protein, low in carbs, and ready in 15 minutes — the meal prep that actually gets eaten.
Why You'll Love This
Creamy, crunchy, and fresh in every bite
~28g protein per serving, only ~5g net carbs
15 minutes, one bowl, lunch for the whole week
Tastes even better on day two
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Creamy Chicken Salad Meal Prep
- Prep15 min
- Cook0 minutes (with rotisserie chicken)
- Servings5 containers
- Calories353 kcal
- mixing bowl
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- spoon or spatula
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- cutting board
- storage containers
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add the chicken, celery, and red onion. Fold gently until everything is coated.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon to your liking.
- Divide evenly into 5 meal-prep containers. Seal and refrigerate.
- Serve in lettuce cups, over greens, on low-carb bread, or straight from the container.
Notes & Tips
- Rotisserie shortcut: Two store-bought rotisserie chickens make this a 15-minute recipe with zero cooking.
- Chill before packing: 30 minutes in the fridge lets the dressing soak into the chicken — it tastes twice as good.
- Don't over-mix: Fold gently so the chicken stays in nice chunks instead of turning to mush.
- Keep it dry: Pat the celery dry before mixing — wet celery makes the dressing watery by day three.
- Nutrition: Per container (estimate): 310 calories, 20g fat.
- Fridge: Store airtight up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended — mayo-based salads don't freeze well.
Variations & serving ideas
- Grape version: Add 1 cup halved red grapes for a sweet crunch.
- Nutty crunch: Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Lighter dressing: Use all Greek yogurt instead of mayo (tangier, lower fat).
- Curry twist: Add 1 tsp curry powder and a pinch of turmeric for a golden, spiced version.
Storage
- Perfect for meal prep — it actually tastes better on day two.
- The Secret to Chicken Salad That Stays Fresh All Week
- The secret is the Greek yogurt in the dressing and the dry celery. Yogurt adds tang and protein while keeping the dressing stable, and dry celery stays crunchy for days instead of weeping water into the mix. Most chicken salads go soggy by day two — this one stays crisp through day four.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · recipe makes 5 containers
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal |
| Total fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fibre | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken Salad Meal Prep?
15 minutes of prep.
What ingredients do I need for Creamy Chicken Salad Meal Prep?
The key ingredients include chicken, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley and garlic powder. The recipe card lists every ingredient with exact amounts.
How should I store leftovers?
Fridge: Store airtight up to 4 days.
How many servings does this recipe make?
It makes 5 containers.
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