Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches Recipe
Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches pair buttery, flaky croissants with a creamy chicken salad filled with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs. They are perfect for lunches, brunches, picnics, potlucks, or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, sliced in half
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then stir until well combined.
- Mix in the diced celery, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Slice the croissants in half horizontally.
- Layer lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad over the lettuce.
- Add tomato slices if desired.
- Top with the remaining croissant halves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breast, or thighs all work well.
- Add grapes, diced apples, dried cranberries, pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds for extra flavor and texture.
- Fresh dill, tarragon, or chives make excellent herb additions.
- Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep croissants separate and assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Freezing the prepared chicken salad is not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
