Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
This dill pickle chicken salad is ultra creamy, and the sauce has real pickle juice stirred right on in. Chunks of rotisserie chicken and diced crisp dill pickle pieces are wrapped up in a creamy garlic sauce, this is Dill Pickle Chicken Salad makes the filling of a hearty Summer sandwich.
Sandwiches seem to reign supreme in my house during the warm weather months. Not that I’m complaining. I totally get it too.
They’re light enough that they don’t/won’t weigh you down, but still filling. There’s also 1,000,000 + different possible flavor combinations. The sky’s the limit. Or should that be the refrigerator? Hmmm…
Either way, it’s a win-win.
They’re yummy, they’re easy, they’re legit finger food, they make hardly any mess, and require even less work.
Sandwiches for lunch, sandwiches for dinner y’all. It happens around here guys, and not one bit of me is ashamed to admit it.
My all-time favorite meal-ish sandwich to make though is always some variation on chicken salad. It’s hearty, it’s usually creamy, and it’s always delicious.
Just about anything with pickle in the name is almost guaranteed to be a hit in my book, but this is still an epic home run.
So let this be your warning, if you do not like pickles- just skip on over to a different recipe, keep scrolling, something- because this recipe wasn’t meant for you. We have plenty of pickle-less chicken salad recipes to enjoy.
That being said, with this we’re totally callin’ all you pickle-lovers because this Dill Pickle Chicken Salad was made just for you!
Ingredients Needed
Luckily like all my favorite recipes, this dill pickle chicken salad has a relatively short ingredient list.
To make it you’ll need:
- Chicken – Chopped rotisserie chicken
- Pickles – Extra crisp dill pickles, diced plus some pickle juice for moisture
- Green Onions – A small bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
- Cream Cheese – A block of cream cheese, softened
- Mayonnaise – Real mayonnaise, not miracle whip
- Seasonings – A blend of dried dill, garlic powder, and salt & pepper round out the flavor in this dish.
Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, you’re ready to whip up this delicious chicken salad!
How To Make
Seriously this chicken salad with pickles is super easy to throw together, even at the last minute.
Start by adding the chicken, chopped pickles, and green onions to a mixing bowl. Gently stir them together until evenly combined- this will make evenly incorporating the dressing easier.
To another mixing bowl add all of the dressing ingredients- cream cheese, mayonnaise, pickle juice, dried dill, and garlic powder.
Using a hand mixer blend them together until evenly combined, thick, and creamy. You can do this by hand with a whisk, but when working with creamy cheese it’s better to use a blender to avoid unmixed lumps.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together until evenly combined. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours, until the salad is nice and chilled.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This dill pickle chicken salad is great on regular white bread, hamburger buns, or croissant rolls as shown.
It’s also delicious in a flour tortilla as a wrap, or even in green lettuce leaf for a low carb option.
Even better? It can be served as a dip with crackers or pretzels.
Storing
Leftover dill pickle chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Unfortunately this is not a recipe that does well in the freezer. The cream cheese and mayo base will separate when thawed leading to an unsavory texture.
TIPS & TRICKS
- This chicken salad is creamy, probably creamier than you’re used to, but don’t doubt the instructions because the results are worth it. In this case, ultra creamy is good.
- The type of pickles you use in this recipe are important. You want to use actual crispy pickles, NOT pickle relish. Relish has too much liquid, and the pickles are in it to add flavor and crunch- not moisture.
- If looking to cut calories and add protein, you can sub Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
Other Dill Pickle Recipes
This chicken salad is ultra creamy, and the sauce has real pickle juice stirred right on in.
Chunks of rotisserie chicken, diced crisp dill pickle pieces, and a mild garlicky tang from freshly sliced green onions, this is Dill Pickle Chicken Salad makes the definition of a hearty Summer sandwich supper!
Looking for other easy recipe using dill pickles?
Try these:
- Dill Pickle Potato Salad
- Dill Pickle Dip
- Dill Pickle Saltine Crackers
- Dill Pickle Bread
- Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Dill Pickle Tuna Salad
- Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For The Chicken Salad
- 4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken meat
- 1- 1 1/2 cups chopped crisp dill pickles
- 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
For The Creamy Dressing
- 6-8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 3/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
To Make The Chicken Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, pickles, and onions. Lightly toss to evenly combine.4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken meat, 1- 1 1/2 cups chopped crisp dill pickles, 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
To Make The Creamy Dressing
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to blend them all together until smooth.6-8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp dill pickle juice, 3/4 tsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper, to taste
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad, tossing to evenly coat. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the chicken salad's nice and cold, about 4 hours.
- Spoon the mixture onto buns of your choice and serve as sandwiches, or serve in a bowl with crisp crackers for dipping. Trying to avoid carbs? It also tastes delicious wrapped in a lettuce leaf.
Notes
- This chicken salad is creamy, probably creamier than you're used to, but don't doubt the instructions because the results are worth it. In this case, ultra creamy is good.
- The type of pickles you use in this recipe are important. You want to use actual crispy pickles, NOT pickle relish. Relish has too much liquid, and the pickles are in it to add flavor and crunch- not moisture.
- If looking to cut calories and add protein, you can sub Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
Nutrition
recipe adapted from Together As Family
Oh my goodness this sounds delicious!I have never thought of using cream cheese in a dressing but it sounds genius!Absolutely love the sound of it.My favourite sandwich fillings are always chicken something or other too.Pinned. Thankyou for sharing with #FridayFrolics
How many servings?
10-15, depending on the size of the buns you’re serving it on.
I tried this recipe. Absolutely deliscious. I also tried a mild variation of this since I live in the southwest. I added some finally diced pickled jalapenos and some spicy mustard. I want hating it at all. Give it a try. The original is wonderful too. Thx for the recipe.
Just made this for dinner today OMG!!! LOVE IT! We’re a household that loves pickles so I knew this would be a hit but I didn’t think it would be this big of a hit! I need to double the recipe next time! Lol Thank you for sharing this!
We’re a house divided on them, but I LOVE all things pickle- this is now my own go to way to make chicken salad. So glad you enjoyed it, Nancy!
I just made this today to have for lunche the next few days. Oh my gosh! It is awesome! I don’t think it is going to last more than a day in our house. This is going to become a staple in our house. Thanks for this great recipe!
Aww, thanks Sarah! So glad you guys enjoyed it. And I hear ya about not lasting long! This chicken salad doesn’t stand a chance in my refrigerator either!!
Is the nutritional info anywhere?
How many WW SPs? I love chicken salad!
If you’re asking about Weight Watchers, I’m not familiar with that- but you should be able to easily plug the recipe into one of their calculators & find out. And, I love chicken salad too!
I absolutely love this recipe! Huge dill pickle fan, always use dill instead of sweet in all recipes. The cream cheese is the kicker which keeps it from getting watery. Easy to make and sooo delicious! Will make on the regular.
Delicious! I used dill pickle relish and added fresh dill. Everyone loved it!
Love the addition of fresh dill, Judy! I can see that really adding an extra ‘pop’ of flavor.
So yummy!!
Ha ha – my husband does not like cream cheese. I made it and he had 3 large buns with this piled high on it. He said he would pay for this. He shrugged his shoulders when I told him it had cream cheese. Very good!
I get my own husband the same way all the time! Most notoriously with anything that contains shrimp, and whatever brand of spaghetti sauce happened to be on sale the last time I went shopping- lol. So glad you guys liked it!!
I think the pickle juice curdled the cream cheese a bit. Even with a mixer I can’t get it smoothed. Anyone else have this issue?
Yes absolutely. Not sure how to fix it but I think using dill RELISH might generate better results.
Yummy. Have to figure out my own nutritional value based on following this recipe. Just one more thing to do. Oy.
I didn’t care for this. I didn’t like the taste of the pickles and scallion together. Maybe if I left out the onion it would taste better…for me. I might give it another try with that adjustment. (The creamy mayo sauce is very good!)
I’ve made this recipe several times, including today. Today’s version was a little different. I didn’t have any cream cheese but I had kefir. It was perfect! It blended easier and was maybe a touch more tangy than cream cheese but I just cut back a little on the mayo.
My granddaughter and I made this for the family’s dinner tonight. It was so quick and easy. We all loved it topped with fresh, crunchy lettuce on croissants. We will definitely be making this again! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
What type of buns did you use in this recipe ?? They look so soft and yummy ?!
They’re Schmidt brand ‘old tyme’ style hamburgers, and I get them from Costco. They are as soft and fluffy as they look, but still sturdy enough to hold a heaping helping of hearty chicken salad or all the burger fixings.
My kids LOVE dill pickles, so when I saw this, I knew they would love it packed in their lunch boxes for school. I just make a batch of it for the week, then pack enough into a container for two sliders and pack slider rolls separately. They assemble when they get to lunch. I pack their favorite chips and their choice of fruit or veggie for a complete lunch. Thank you for such a great recipe! I’ll definitely be using this one regularly.
BEST…CHICKEN…SALAD…EVER!!! Thanks for sharing! Will definitely be making again.
This is delicious! Fast and easy to make. Great recipe!
Best chicken salad recipe! I prefer mine crunchy and this recipe delivers. Love the combo of flavors. Very delicious
Awesome recipe. Everyone loves it. Made it twice now. Second time with more pickles.
This chicken salad is awesome! I made some fresh croissants and put the salad in them! It was to die for!
I will definitely make this again!