Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with our Mother’s Day Chicken Salad Croissants. This delightful dish features golden, flaky croissants filled with a creamy chicken salad that bursts with fresh ingredients and savory goodness. Ideal for celebrating special moments with loved ones, these croissants are quick to prepare, making them perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 4 large flaky croissants
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for about 25 minutes or until juices run clear.
- While the chicken cools, chop the celery and grapes. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Shred the cooled chicken using two forks and combine it with the mayo mixture. Gently fold in the celery, grapes, walnuts, and fresh herbs.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally and generously fill one half with the chicken salad. Top with the other half to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg