Description
Treat your mom to a delightful picnic classic this Mother’s Day with our Chicken Salad Croissants. These flaky, buttery croissants are filled with a creamy and savory chicken salad, bursting with fresh herbs and crunchy veggies. Perfect for brunch or a family gathering, this recipe is sure to impress and bring warmth to your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2–3 stalks)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 4 large croissants
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by poaching in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Allow it to cool slightly before shredding.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, grapes, and nuts until well combined.
- Stir in the fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally and fill generously with the chicken salad mixture.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg