Chicken Salad Croissants
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these irresistibly flaky and flavorful Chicken Salad Croissants! This easy yet elegant recipe brings together tender shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and a medley of fresh, vibrant ingredients like celery, red grapes, green onion, and parsley. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while a touch of salt and pepper perfectly balances the flavors. Nestled inside buttery croissants with crisp lettuce leaves, this sandwich is ideal for picnics, parties, or a quick gourmet lunch at home. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep, these chicken salad croissants are a delicious fusion of sweet, savory, and creamy textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked and shredded chicken
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 2 Green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 Large croissants
- 4 Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and mix until evenly coated.
Add the diced celery, halved red grapes, sliced green onion, chopped parsley, and toasted slivered almonds to the bowl. Gently fold everything together.
Season the chicken salad mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Slice the croissants in half horizontally, being careful not to separate the halves completely.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the lettuce. Close the croissant to sandwich the filling.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.2 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 725 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 3205 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.2 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.5 g | ||
| Protein | 189.8 g | 380% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2695 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
