Paula Deen's Almond Chicken Salad Melt
Elevate your sandwich game with Paula Deen's Almond Chicken Salad Melt—an irresistibly creamy and crunchy twist on a classic favorite. This quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, toasted slivered almonds, and zesty green onion in a rich, tangy dressing featuring mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice. Sandwiched between golden, buttered bread slices and finished with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, this comforting melt balances savory and nutty flavors to perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal lunch or casual dinner option that pairs wonderfully with a fresh side salad or a bowl of soup. Perfectly toasted and packed with texture, this chicken salad melt brings gourmet vibes to your everyday meals!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup (diced) Celery
- 0.33 cup (toasted) Slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Green onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Slices of bread
- 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (softened) Butter
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, toasted slivered almonds, chopped green onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Step 2
Taste the chicken salad mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Step 3
Take 4 slices of bread and butter one side of each slice. The buttered side will face outward when grilling.
Step 4
Place 2 slices of bread on a cutting board, buttered side down. Spread an even layer of the chicken salad mixture on each slice.
Step 5
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken salad layer. Use about 1/2 cup of cheese per sandwich.
Step 6
Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
Step 7
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Step 8
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes before cutting them in half.
Step 9
Serve the Almond Chicken Salad Melt warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1025.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2954.4 |
| Total Fat 186.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 702.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3563.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 110.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.1g | |
| Protein 201.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 29.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 799.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2286.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories