Description
Flaky croissants filled with creamy chicken salad make the ultimate brunch or lunch treat. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, they’re a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 fresh croissants, halved
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mayo, celery, onion, and mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix until everything is well coated.
- Slice croissants horizontally and spoon chicken salad onto the bottom half.
- Top with optional greens like arugula or spinach, then close and serve.
Notes
Prepare chicken salad ahead and store in the fridge up to 3 days. Assemble croissants just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken salad, croissant, brunch, sandwich, make-ahead