Simple Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Whip up a satisfying lunch in minutes with these Simple Chicken Salad Sandwiches, a classic recipe that combines convenience and flavor in perfect harmony. Featuring tender, shredded cooked chicken breast tossed with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and tangy Dijon mustard, this easy-to-make sandwich filling is perfectly balanced with fresh notes of lemon juice and a hint of seasoning. Layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices between soft slices of bread, this recipe is ideal for a quick meal, a picnic treat, or meal prep. Ready in just 15 minutes and no cooking required, these chicken salad sandwiches are as versatile as they are delicious—serve them fresh or store them for an effortless grab-and-go snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 0.25 cups (finely diced) Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 8 slices Sandwich bread
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 large (sliced) Tomato
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, and red onion.
Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to the bowl, then mix well until fully incorporated.
Season the chicken salad mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toast the sandwich bread slices lightly if desired.
Lay out 4 slices of bread and top each with a lettuce leaf.
Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto each prepared slice of bread, spreading it evenly.
Add tomato slices on top of the chicken salad, if desired.
Finish each sandwich with another slice of bread. Cut the sandwiches in half for easier serving.
Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for later consumption.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 4926 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.5 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 129.8 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 770 mg | 16% | |
*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.
