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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches + Wraps » Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

    Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

    Published : January 31, 2021 Updated : March 3, 2022 by Together As Family 23 Comments

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    Dill Pickle Chicken Salad with chicken, dill pickles, and green onions smothered in a cream cheese dill pickle juice dressing. Serve on rolls, croissants, or inside lettuce for a low carb option.

    Dill pickle chicken salad recipe inside a croissant.

    This dill pickle chicken salad is a delicious twist to traditional chicken salad. Loaded with chunks of dill pickle, dried dill seasoning, and pickle juice! 

    My love and obsession for all things pickle is real. I can't get enough of them! I may or may not be known to eat a jar of the super crispy and cold Claussen pickles as a snack ... so if you are not a fan of pickles then you may just want to skip this recipe. Or if you love chicken salad recipes then try my pineapple chicken salad .

    But if you're like me and you want all the pickles than be sure and try my dill pickle pasta salad recipe as well. 

    Recipe for dill pickle chicken salad. A chicken salad full of chicken, dill pickles, and green onion with a cream cheese dill pickle dressing.

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR DILL PICKLE CHICKEN SALAD

    Shredded or Chopped Chicken - Cooked chicken breasts. I love to use a Rotisserie chicken for chicken salad recipes. But feel free to bake chicken and chop it up or put some chicken breasts into the slow cooker with a can of chicken broth and let it cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, you will end up with fall apart chicken that goes great in this dill pickle chicken salad. 

    Dill Pickles - You will use some of the juice from inside the pickle jar in the dressing. I like to chop the pickles into really small chunks for this chicken salad recipe. 

    Green Onions

    Cream Cheese - This makes the chicken so creamy and it's my favorite ingredient for a really good (and not dry!) chicken salad. 

    Mayonnaise

    Dried Dill

    Garlic Powder, Salt, & Pepper

    How to make dill pickle chicken salad with step by step picture instructions.

    MY TIPS & HINTS FOR MAKING THIS CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

    - I have had some readers say that the full bar of cream cheese makes the chicken salad too creamy and the taste of cream cheese is overwhelming. I have never found that to be the case with this dill pickle chicken salad, but if you think this may be you than feel free to use less cream cheese. Everyone is different. I love it as is and the recipe below is exactly how I've made it for years. 

    - If you want to try to cut down on some of the calories than try using a bar of reduced-fat cream cheese and/or plain greek yogurt or plain yogurt for the mayonnaise. It will affect the taste slightly so just make sure that you are used to that tangy, plain tasting yogurt flavor. You could also use light mayo as well. 

    - Don't confuse mayonnaise with Miracle Whip. I think they taste completely different. The recipe calls for mayonnaise but if you love Miracle Whip and the taste of it then feel free to use that. Miracle Whip has more of a zest and tangy flavor than mayo.

    - When it comes to my beloved pickles I never follow the recipe! Throw in some extra chopped pickles, extra dill, and even extra pickle juice. This recipe is very adaptable so feel free to play around with the ingredients and measurements. Lots of readers have said that they have added thinly sliced celery for added crunch and texture. 

    - Make sure that whatever chicken you use is cooked. Either shredded chicken or chopped chicken will work fine. I prefer to buy a large Rotisserie chicken from Costco when I make this. One of those provides enough chicken for this recipe. 

    Dill pickle chicken salad recipe with cooked chicken, dill pickles, green onions in a cream cheese and dill pickle creamy dressing.

    HOW TO SERVE DILL PICKLE CHICKEN SALAD

    • SANDWICHES

      • Our favorite way to eat these is inside a flaky, buttery croissant. I pick up a pack of croissants at Costco when I buy the rotisserie chicken for this recipe. You can also serve the chicken salad inside rolls or any other bread you like. It's really good inside these buttery one hour rolls or buy some rolls from the bakery at the store for convenience and ease. 
    • CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS

      • Make a chicken salad wrap with a flour tortilla. Any large tortilla will work like regular flour, whole wheat, low carb, or the green spinach ones. I like to add a layer of green lettuce and possibly some tomato slices when I make a wrap. 
    • SALAD

      • A healthier, and low-carb, way to serve this is as a salad. Place some green lettuce on a plate and top with some of the dill pickle chicken salad. It would be great topped with some chopped tomatoes too. 
    • LETTUCE WRAP

      • Another low-carb and healthier way to serve it is as a lettuce wrap. I actually prefer to use Iceberg lettuce because it has such great crunch but Bibb lettuce is another great choice for lettuce wraps. 

    Dill pickle chicken salad inside a croissant roll that's cut in half.

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    Santa Fe Chicken Salad Wraps - A Santa Fe chicken salad with beans, corn, and southwestern spices inside a flour tortilla with lettuce, avocado, and tomato slices. 

    Hot Chicken Salad French Bread Sandwiches - This is one of my family's favorite dinner recipes! Store bought French bread sliced in half and topped with an easy chicken salad. Bakes in the oven to get that crispy French bread exterior and the warm delicious middle of chicken salad. It's really good and can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes. 

    Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps - This is an older recipe with not the best pictures but it's delicious! A homemade (easy) Caesar dressing drizzled over chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese inside a flour tortilla. 

     

     

    Recipe for dill pickle chicken salad. A chicken salad full of chicken, dill pickles, and green onion with a cream cheese dill pickle dressing.

    Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

    Jessica
    Dill Pickle Chicken Salad with chicken, dill pickles, and green onions smothered in a cream cheese dill pickle juice dressing. Serve on rolls, croissants, or inside lettuce for a low carb option.
    4.89 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Fridge Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 sandwiches
    Calories 170 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    chicken salad

    • 4 cups shredded or chopped chicken cooked chicken
    • 1 cup diced dill pickles
    • ⅓ cup sliced green onions

    creamy dressing

    • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice from the pickle jar
    • ¾ teaspoon dried dill
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the chicken, diced dill pickles, and green onion in a mixing bowl.
    • In a separate bowl combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken salad and stir together until well combined.
    • Let the chicken salad refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This chicken salad is much better when it's cold but can also be served immediatley after making it if wanted. Serve with croissants, rolls, or lettuce leaves. 
    • Store leftovers in a covered container for about 3 days.

    Notes

    Serving Size : If you serve this chicken salad with smaller rolls, then you will be able to get closer to 15-20 sandwiches. Croissants are larger which results in fewer servings. The recipe makes about 6 cups of chicken salad so I figure about ½ cup of chicken salad per person which equals the 12 servings. You can get more servings if you use less chicken salad inside smaller rolls or something. 
    How to reduce the fat & calories : Feel free to use light cream cheese, light mayo, and/or sub plain greek yogurt to yogurt for the mayo. The yogurt will change the taste slightly. 
    Salt & Pepper : I always use a seasoned Rotisserie chicken (just one from Costco) so I feel the salt and pepper amount is fine. But depending on what chicken you use, and how flavorful it is, you may want to add additional salt, pepper, and possibly some other spices.
    Tip for the cream cheese : The cream cheese needs to be soft so it mixes in smooth. I put the cream cheese on a microwave safe plate and let it microwave for about 25 seconds. You don't want the cream cheese super hot and slightly melted. Just softened. 
    How to serve : Serve inside croissant rolls, rolls, wraps with flour tortillas, or inside a piece of lettuce for a lettuce wrap. 
    This recipe was originally published in 2018. It has been updated in January 2021 with better pictures & more helpful tips and direction. Recipe is the same. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chicken salad recipe, chicken salad sandwiches, dill pickle chicken salad, dill pickle recipes
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    1. Sam

      April 27, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I can relate to your pickle obsession! Can't wait to make this at home tonight, but I don't have any green onions. Do you think the flavor of the recipe will be heavily altered if I use red or white onions? Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        April 27, 2018 at 8:44 pm

        It should be just fine using a white, yellow, or even sweet onion. Me personally, I think a red onion would be strong or maybe I say that cause I am not huge fan of red onion. But yes, any onion will work 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Kristim

      May 06, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and it is delicious. One of the best chicken salads i have ever had and definitely the best I have made! Highly recommended. I do love will pickles though!

      Reply
    3. Cleda

      May 11, 2018 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this fabulous Dill Pickle Chicken Salad! This will most definitely be a recipe I will make for my family and church potlucks!
      I cooked 2 lbs of chicken breasts in 1&1/2 cups of Better Than Bouillon, chicken flavor in my crockpot for 6 hrs on low, and then shredded the chicken in the crockpot and drained the bouillon off the chicken. It turned out full of flavor and moist!
      Thank you for this scrumptious low carb recipe!
      May God bless you with a wonderful day!

      Reply
    4. Jo

      May 27, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for Memorial Day Weekend festivities. It was a huge hit. I will be making this again very soon. Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
    5. Tia Whitehead

      July 19, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      OMGoodness! I just made this Dill Pickle Chicken Salad for my office birthday bash that is tomorrow and I tasted it and immediately loved it! It's currently "hanging out in the fridge".. I can't wait to share it!
      Yummy!!!
      Thanks for sharing! ❤️

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 24, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Awesome! So good to hear this. I hope everyone loved it.

        Reply
    6. Sandy

      March 01, 2019 at 7:59 am

      I'm on the keto diet and this is perfect for me. I will not serve it on rolls, will just eat it plain. Do you have any idea how many servings total this would be? I need to figure out the nutrients. Thanks very much.

      Reply
      • Chloe

        October 22, 2019 at 10:35 pm

        How long will this still be good in the refrigerator?

        Reply
        • Together As Family

          October 30, 2019 at 3:51 pm

          2-3 days is what seems to work for this chicken salad.... if it lasts that long 🙂 Enjoy!

          Reply
    7. Joan LeBlanc

      January 26, 2020 at 8:10 am

      Had lots of leftover pork from a pork roast I had cooked so substituted pork for chicken and it was delicious.

      Reply
    8. Susan

      April 19, 2020 at 7:26 am

      I made this chicken salad and I could not get enough of it. I did add celery which added some crunch. Also, I used chicken that I cooked in my crock pot, so it was super tender. This is a recipe that is delicious and I will make again and again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        April 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm

        Yum, celery sounds like a great addition. Thank you so much for your comment.

        Reply
    9. Joan Strunk

      May 16, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely off the charts! Delicious! Will definitely be making this often. This will be going into my “Best of the Best folder!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        May 18, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        That made my day! I love this chicken salad so it makes me so happy when others love it just as much. Thanks so much for commenting and leaving your review. I appreciate it.

        Reply
    10. Catherine Kotalo

      May 24, 2020 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      Loved it! I'm a huge fan of pickles and chicken salad, so this really hit the spot! **The recipe is correct: you MUST love pickles**

      Reply
    11. Paula

      July 03, 2020 at 8:53 am

      I made this for a day of boating with my kids and grandkids. We just put it on crackers. It was a big hit! You should have seen my 7 year old grandson piling it up on a cracker and stuffing it in his mouth all at once. He couldn’t get enough! LOL I’m making another bigger batch now for our annual ~200 foot water slide party tomorrow! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Cynthia

      November 02, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe. I used the Claussen garlic pickles, so only used half the garlic powder, and for the onion, used a shallot instead of green onions. Yummy and will most definitely be making this again!!

      Reply
    13. patricia samuelson

      March 14, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      big hit with everyone and so easy can use canned chicken

      Reply
    14. Olivia

      June 14, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! My family loves dill pickles… so this was an instant hit. I eyeball the ingredients and use a couple heaping spoonfuls of whipped cream cheese. For myself I make lettuce wraps (delicious), but the rest of my family loves it on potato bread. It’s our new go to chicken salad recipe in my household. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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