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Green goddess chicken salad in a white bowl with crackers on the side, showing creamy whipped texture

Green Goddess Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote
Bright, herby, and creamy with a velvety whipped texture, this Green Goddess Chicken Salad is perfect for meal prep. It takes just 15 minutes to prep and has over 37 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings : 4 servings

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Ingredients

Chicken Salad
  • 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken breast
Green Goddess Dressing
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • 1 packed cup mixed fresh herbs, parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, tarragon (or whatever you have)
  • 1 jalapeño, (optional)
  • 1 lime
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
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Instructions
 

  1. Shred the chicken
    Add 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken breast to a food processor. Pulse gently just a few times until very finely shredded but still fluffy and not paste-like. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
    This is a trust the process moment.
    Finely shredded rotisserie chicken in a food processor bowl, fluffy texture with fresh dill in the background
  2. Make the dressing
    Add ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp mayonnaise,1 small ripe avocado1 packed cup mixed fresh herbs, 1 jalapeño (optional),zest and juice of 1 lime, 1-2 garlic cloves, and ½ tsp salt to the same food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    Smooth green goddess dressing blended in a food processor, creamy texture with visible herb flecks
  3. Combine and whip
    Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken and mix until well combined. Keep mixing for another 1 to 2 minutes and you'll see the texture turn velvety and almost whipped. Taste and adjust seasoning.
    Whipped green goddess chicken salad showing velvety, mousse-like texture in a mixing bowl
  4. Chill
    Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve on it's own or in lettuce boats or wrapped up in a high-protein tortilla.
    Green goddess chicken salad in a deli container with crackers and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 497mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1437IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Herbs: Use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. A mix of parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, and tarragon gives the most layered flavor, but all-parsley or all-cilantro works too. The dressing is forgiving; just keep the total volume around 1 packed cup.
Lighter version: Skip the mayo and use all Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing with even more protein.
Dairy-free version: Skip the yogurt and use all mayo. The texture will be richer and the tanginess will come entirely from the lime.
Texture tip: The extra mixing time after adding the dressing is what creates that signature whipped, almost mousse-like texture. Don't skip it.