Green Goddess Chicken Salad

This herby Green Goddess Chicken Salad is going to be your new favorite chicken salad recipe! Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and walnuts all come together with a delicious green goddess dressing that’s made with Greek yogurt and plenty of fresh herbs. Everyone is going to love this delicious spin on classic chicken salad!

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Why You’ll Love This Green Goddess Chicken Salad 

1. Easy – This is one of my favorite recipes when I need a really quick meal prep option. I’ve been making it week after week and I’ve yet to get tired of it, haha. It uses pre-made chicken, meaning I don’t have to do any actual cooking. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up leftovers. I just throw everything together, and the chicken salad is good to go. 
2. Versatile – You can easily mix and match different ingredients to switch up the flavor and use up what you have on hand. There are a variety of ways you can serve it, too. 
3. Packed with protein – Every bite is packed with chicken, and my homemade green goddess dressing uses a combination of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for even more of a protein boost. This recipe makes the perfect high-protein lunch or snack!

Watch How to Make This Green Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe

More Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes 

• Rotisserie Chicken Salad
• Herby Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
• Pesto Chicken Salad
• Chipotle Chicken Salad
• Curry Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
• Greek Chicken Salad

Recipe Ingredients

Greek Yogurt & Mayonnaise: these form the base of the dressing. I like to use both because mayonnaise gives the dressing a bit of that classic chicken salad flavor while the Greek yogurt adds creaminess, tang, and a little boost of protein. If you don’t like the flavor of mayonnaise you can swap it for extra Greek yogurt.

Lemon: this adds a bit of brightness to the chicken salad. I like to use fresh lemon juice for this recipe.

Dijon Mustard: tangy Dijon mustard gives the chicken salad even more flavor. You can use whole grain or a smooth variety.

Garlic: you’ll need at least two garlic cloves for this recipe, but feel free to add more if you’re a garlic lover. You can use frozen crushed garlic of finely chop or grate your cloves.

Herbs: Fresh dill, fresh basil, fresh tarragon, fresh mint, and fresh parsley create that delicious herby flavor that’s synonymous with green goddess dressing. Adding that flavor to the chicken salad is just so good.

Cooked Chicken: I prefer to use diced chicken breast in all of my chicken salads, but feel free to use dark meat or a combination of both if you prefer. Rotisserie chicken works well, too, if you want to save some time!

Veggies: green onion, sliced red onion, and celery add a little extra crunch and flavor. 

Walnuts: I love to include chopped walnuts for extra crunch!

Ingredient Variations 

As mentioned, there are so many ways to switch up this recipe. If you’re looking for inspiration, some of my favorite ways to switch things up include: 

1. Adding avocado for even more creaminess
2. Swapping the walnuts with sliced almonds, pecans, or pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
3. Including extra protein such as chopped hard-boiled eggs
4. Mixing in fresh or dried fruit like chopped apples or raisins

Tips to Prep Your Chicken 

There are a couple of different ways you can prepare the chicken for this recipe, and they all work great. Just pick the method that works best for you!

1. Roast bone-in split chicken breasts – this is my favorite way to prep the chicken. I season two bone-in split chicken breasts with salt, pepper, avocado oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then, I roast them at 400 degrees for around 40-45 minutes or until completely cooked through. Once they have cooled, I remove the skin, pull the meat from the bones, and dice up the meat.
2. Bake boneless skinless chicken breasts – if you have some boneless skinless chicken breasts on hand, this is another great option. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, and season the breasts with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Once cooled, dice up the meat.
3. Poach boneless skinless chicken breasts – if you prefer, you can poach your chicken breasts in boiling water until they are cooked through. 
4. Use leftover roasted chicken – another great (and easy!) option is just to use leftover chicken from a whole roasted chicken or from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. I love the rotisserie chicken option when I need a really quick option!

Serving Suggestions 

There are so many ways to serve this recipe! Some of my favorite options include: 

1. As a salad over a bed of leafy greens 
2. In a lettuce wrap with Bibb lettuce leaves
3. With bread or buns to make a sandwich, sliders, or an open-faced sandwich
4. As a dip with crackers, pita, or veggie sticks

How to Store

Store leftover green goddess chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I think it actually tastes better the next day because the flavors will have some time to meld! 

I hope you give this Green Goddess Chicken Salad recipe a try! It’s flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat