Chicken Salad Meal Prep Bowls

Made with chicken breasts and Greek yogurt, these chicken salad meal prep bowls are a quick and easy make-ahead lunch idea that is packed full of protein and veggies.

Chicken salad meal prep recipe in a storage container with crackers, carrot sticks, and celery sticks, and a side bowl of grapes.

If you like chopped chicken salad but want something a little different, this chicken salad meal prep recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich.

Instead of serving the chicken salad on bread or toast, you can serve it with your favorite crackers and veggies for a quick and easy lunch idea that is packed full of protein and fiber. Not to mention, you can serve it in smaller portion as a healthy snack idea too.

Why You’ll Love Them

Quick – This chicken salad recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken and is very easy to make.
High in Protein – Each serving contains almost 30 grams of protein.
Great for Meal Prep – These bowls keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Versatile – You can mix and match the components of the contains to serve them any way you like.

Ingredients for chicken salad: cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, red onion, dill, parsley, salt, crackers, carrot sticks, and celery sticks.

What You’ll Need

Cooked Chicken – The recipe calls for cooked chicken breast, but you can use any cut of leftover chicken you like or use a rotisserie chicken instead.
Celery – To add some crunch.
Red Onion – To add some bite and sharpness. Feel free to use green onions if you prefer.
Mayonnaise – To make the creamy dressing.
Greek Yogurt – To add creaminess and a bit of protein.
Dijon Mustard – To enhance the flavor of the chicken salad.
Dill – The recipe calls for dried dill but you can use triple the amount of fresh dill.
Parsley – The recipe calls for dried parsley but you can use triple the amount of fresh dill.
Salt and Pepper – To season the chicken salad.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make it Gluten-Free: No adaptations are needed, this recipe is gluten-free.

To Make it Dairy-Free: Replace the yogurt with additional mayonnaise.

Unmixed chicken salad ingredients in a white bowl: diced chicken breasts, mayo, yogurt, mustard celery, red onion, parsley, dill and salt.

How to Make an Easy Chicken Salad

Chop the chicken. Dice or shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then place them in a large bowl.
Add the veggies. Add the diced celery and red onion to the bowl.
Add the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix the salad. Give everything a good stir and mix until well combined.
Season to taste. Taste the chicken salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Add to containers. Divide the chicken salad, crackers, carrot sticks, and celery sticks evenly across meal prep containers, cover, and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Enjoy!

You can find the detailed instructions for this meal prep chicken salad recipe in the recipe card below.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

Making the dressing for this chicken salad with a mixture of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt ensures that the dressing is creamy and flavorful while being moderate in calories. With that said, it’s important to note that mayonnaise is not unhealthy, as it’s made with oil, egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, and mustard, it’s just rich. If you prefer to make the dressing solely of mayonnaise, know that you are still making a nutritious choice.

FAQs

Is it OK to meal prep chicken for a week?

Yes, chicken salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days making it a great meal prep idea.

Is a chicken salad good for weight loss?

Yes, chicken salad is a high-protein, low-carb option that is good for weight loss. If you are in a calorie deficit, eating chicken salad can support a weight loss goal.

Can you eat chicken salad as a meal?

Absolutely! Chicken salad is high in protein and healthy fats can be eaten as a meal. By serving it with crackers and vegetables you can ensure the meal is more balanced by adding complex carbohydrates and fiber.

Close up of healthy chicken salad on a lettuce leaf in a glass containers with crackers and veggies.

How to Serve It

Meal prep chicken salad can be served with:

Crackers
Pita
Bread
Carrots
Celery
Cucumber
Cherry tomatoes
Bell peppers
Lettuce wrap
Grapes
Apple

Make-ahead chicken salad containers ready for lunch.

Storage

Once mixed, the chicken salad can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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