Description
Delight your loved ones this Mother’s Day with these Chicken Salad Croissants. Each buttery croissant is stuffed with tender chicken, crisp celery, and vibrant herbs, creating a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for brunch or a picnic. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, these croissants are sure to impress and bring smiles to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flaky croissants
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Boil the chicken breasts in salted water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare the salad mixture: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped celery, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3. Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 4. Assemble the croissants: Slice each croissant in half and generously fill with the chicken salad mixture.
- 5. Garnish & serve: Top with additional herbs if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg