High Protein Chicken Salad (Meal Prep Made Easy!)

Creamy & Crunchy High Protein Chicken Salad

Looking for a quick, healthy lunch that actually keeps you full? This high protein chicken salad packs 40g of protein per serving and combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and a creamy mayo-cottage cheese blend. Perfect for meal prep, it works great in wraps, on sandwiches, or as a dip with crackers!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 443

Ingredients:

• 1.4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
• 2 tsp chicken seasoning (or salt)
• ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 65 g grapes, quartered (about 24 grapes)
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken – Boil chicken breasts in salted water or chicken seasoning for 20 minutes (covered), or use an Instant Pot. (Skip this step with rotisserie chicken.)
2. Blend the creamy base – In a blender or food processor, mix cottage cheese and mayo until smooth.
3. Shred the chicken – Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks in a large mixing bowl.
4. Combine everything – Add grapes, celery, lemon juice, and seasonings to the bowl along with the creamy mixture. Stir well to coat.
5. Taste & chill – Adjust seasoning, then chill for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor.
6. Serve & enjoy – Perfect in wraps, sandwiches, or as a dip with crackers & fruit.

Pro Tips:

• Make it extra creamy – Add more mayo or substitute with Greek yogurt for a tangier twist.
• Let it rest – Chill for 1–2 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
• Meal prep ready – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition (per serving):

Nutrition facts are estimated using USDA data and may vary based on ingredients.

High Protein Chicken Salad

This high protein chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and a creamy mayo-cottage cheese blend, providing 40g of protein per serving. Perfect for meal prep and versatile for wraps or sandwiches.

Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 1.4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
• 2 tsp chicken seasoning (or salt)
• ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 65 g grapes, quartered (about 24 grapes)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• to taste Salt & black pepper

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Boil chicken breasts in salted water or chicken seasoning for 20 minutes (covered), or use an Instant Pot. (Skip this step if using rotisserie chicken.)
• In a blender or food processor, mix cottage cheese and mayo until smooth.
• Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks in a large mixing bowl.
• Add grapes, celery, lemon juice, and seasonings to the bowl along with the creamy mixture. Stir well to coat.
• Adjust seasoning, then chill for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor.
• Serve in wraps, sandwiches, or as a dip with crackers & fruit.

Notes

Make it extra creamy by adding more mayo or substituting with Greek yogurt for a tangier twist. Chill for 1–2 hours before serving to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 40gFat: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Calories: 443kcal

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken salad, Healthy Lunch, High Protein, Meal Prep, Quick Recipe