This 4-ingredient chicken salad is the perfect no-stress meal when you need something fast, filling, and budget-friendly. Made with simple pantry staples, this recipe comes together in minutes and works great for lunch meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, or low-carb bowls.
If you’re looking for an easy chicken salad recipe with minimal ingredients, this one is a must-try.
🛒 Ingredients (4 Total)
- Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- Mayonnaise
- Salt
- Black pepper
That’s it — no celery, no onion, no extras required.
🥣 How to Make 4-Ingredient Chicken Salad
- Add the cooked chicken to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in mayonnaise until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix well and chill for 10–15 minutes if desired. Serve and enjoy.
🍽️ How to Serve Chicken Salad
This versatile chicken salad can be enjoyed in so many ways:
- On sandwich bread or croissants
- Wrapped in tortillas or lettuce wraps
- Served with crackers
- Scooped over a salad
- Eaten straight from the bowl
🧊 Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container
- Keep refrigerated for up to 3–4 days
- Stir before serving if needed
📊 Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: ~30 g
- Fat: ~22 g
- Carbohydrates: ~1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
(Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands.)
💡 Recipe Tips
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe
- Use light mayonnaise to reduce calories
- Add more or less mayo depending on how creamy you like it
- Season gradually and taste as you go
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Budget-friendly
- High-protein
- Perfect for meal prep
- Beginner-approved
I hope you enjoyed learning about how to make this easy recipe! If you liked this one, you should check out my 5 Lunch Ideas for Meal Prepping and the rest of my blog. If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]
