Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad Croissant

Elevate your lunch game with this Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad Croissant, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Packed with lean shredded chicken simmered in low-sodium broth, this creamy salad blends the tangy goodness of plain Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard with the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and a nutty crunch from pecans. Fresh dill and crisp celery add refreshing textures, perfectly balanced by finely diced red onion and a hint of black pepper. Served on wholesome whole-grain croissants with crisp lettuce, this wholesome sandwich is not only delicious but also designed with your heart health in mind. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate nutritious yet indulgent meal for any time of the day, whether served fresh or packed to-go!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Pecans
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 pieces Whole grain croissants
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with low-sodium chicken broth.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken with two forks.

Step 4

Chop the celery into small pieces, and finely dice the red onion.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, fresh dill, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 6

Slice the whole grain croissants in half horizontally.

Step 7

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant, then spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture on top of the lettuce.

Step 8

Place the top half of the croissant on the salad, and gently press down.

Step 9

Serve the chicken salad croissants immediately or wrap them in wax paper for later.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1836.4

Total Fat 81.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 388.1mg	0%
Sodium 1665.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.1g
Protein 143.5g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 318.6mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1627.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 28.7%