Creamy Classic Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
A delicious and easy-to-make chicken salad sandwich nestled in buttery croissants, perfect for lunch or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large butter croissants, split horizontally
Instructions
- Poach chicken breasts in simmering water for about 15 minutes until cooked, cool and shred.
- Dice celery and red onion, chop parsley.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
- Fold in shredded chicken, celery, onion, and parsley until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Slice croissants horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Spoon chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant and close gently.
- Serve immediately or wrap tightly for packed lunches.
Notes
Add diced apples or grapes for extra flavor, and use leftover rotisserie chicken to save cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, croissant sandwich, lunch, easy recipe, picnic food