Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad Croissant
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad Croissant recipe—perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal! Featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in low-sodium chicken broth, this salad combines the crunch of celery, sweet dried cranberries, and nutty pecans with the creaminess of plain Greek yogurt and a hint of Dijon mustard. Fresh dill and black pepper add a burst of herbal zest, while whole grain croissants and crisp lettuce leaves deliver the perfect balance of wholesome texture and indulgence. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic choice for anyone seeking a delicious yet health-conscious option. Ideal for lunch, a picnic, or meal prep, this chicken salad croissant is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pieces Whole grain croissants
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with low-sodium chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken with two forks.
Chop the celery into small pieces, and finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, fresh dill, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Slice the whole grain croissants in half horizontally.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant, then spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture on top of the lettuce.
Place the top half of the croissant on the salad, and gently press down.
Serve the chicken salad croissants immediately or wrap them in wax paper for later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 143.5 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1628 mg | 35% | |
*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.
