Description
This Creamy Classic Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches Recipe is an easy homemade lunch idea that brings together tender chicken, crisp celery, and a tangy dressing, served in buttery croissants.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s preferred)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery
- finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion
- finely minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- chopped (flat-leaf preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large butter croissants
- split horizontally
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion (if using), parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Spoon the chicken salad mixture generously into the split butter croissants.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving for a colder option.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding sliced almonds or grapes. You can also customize this recipe by adding diced apples or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Croissant Sandwich, Easy Lunch, Homemade Recipe, Classic Chicken Salad