Irresistibly Creamy Chicken Salad Croissants in Just 10 Minutes
Creamy Chicken Salad Croissants are a delightful and quick meal, combining flaky croissants with a creamy chicken salad.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise can use low-fat
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or all mayo
- 1/2 cup diced celery or diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced red grapes or dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to taste
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For Assembling the Croissants
- 4 large croissants
- 4 leaves fresh lettuce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked, shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, diced celery, diced red grapes, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste to enhance the flavors.
- Slice the croissants horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
- Place fresh lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Spoon the creamy chicken salad generously over the lettuce layer.
- Place the top half of the croissant over the chicken salad and gently press down.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs like dill or parsley for an extra burst of flavor.