Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, a nutrient-packed twist on a classic favorite! Made with tender, poached skinless chicken breast, creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this recipe delivers all the flavor without the guilt. Crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and toasted almonds add texture and bursts of natural sweetness, while fresh lemon juice ties it all together. Nestled atop crisp mixed greens and served on a lightly toasted whole-grain croissant, this sandwich is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weekdays or a light, nutritious lunch. Indulge in this balanced, protein-rich meal that combines heart-healthy ingredients and gourmet flavors, all in one delicious bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece (about 8 oz) Skinless chicken breast
• 4 pieces Whole grain croissants
• 0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk Celery
• 0.5 cup Red grapes
• 0.25 cup Almonds
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 cups Mixed salad greens
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by poaching the chicken breast. Place the chicken breast in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the saucepan and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, wash and halving the red grapes, dice the celery stalk into small pieces, and chop the almonds into smaller bits.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.

Step 5

Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and chopped almonds into the yogurt mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6

Cut the whole grain croissants in half horizontally. Lightly toast them if desired.

Step 7

Place a generous handful of mixed salad greens on the bottom half of each croissant.

Step 8

Spoon the chicken salad mixture over the greens, then top with the other half of the croissant.

Step 9

Serve the sandwiches immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(799.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552.6

Total Fat 72.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 269.9mg	0%
Sodium 2614.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 105.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 797.8mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 30.2%