Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich: full of flavor, cheesy, scrumptious, quick and easy. A satisfying breakfast or lunch option.
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe:
I once bought a box of store-bought croissants from Costco and realized I had more than I needed. To avoid waste, I turned them into these delicious sandwiches. They freeze well in sandwich bags, so you can use them later for a fast breakfast or a quick lunch. Canned chicken or tuna breakfast sandwiches have always been popular in my family because they’re simple, fast, and tasty.
Adding fresh vegetables and spices like sweet paprika brings both color and flavor. Paprika is one of my go-to spices for its mild sweetness and vibrant color — it’s essential in this recipe.
These sandwiches are great for meal prep: wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate. The next morning, just microwave for 30–45 seconds and you have a one-minute warm breakfast.
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich Ingredients:
- 3 store-bought croissants (from Costco)
- 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken breast in water, drained
- 1 3/4 cup Colby Jack cheese, freshly grated (I use Tillamook)
- 10 red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon mild sweet paprika
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Pinch of ground black pepper
How to Make Croissant Chicken Sandwich:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, place the drained can of chicken breast and break it up lightly with a fork. Add the mayonnaise and distilled white vinegar, then season with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of the freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese (reserve the rest for topping), and the chopped parsley. Mix until combined.
2. Slice each croissant in half horizontally and arrange the bottoms, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the three croissant bottoms. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese over the croissant tops (about 1/4 cup per top). Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt and everything is heated through.
3. Carefully place each warm, cheese-topped croissant top onto its corresponding bottom while the cheese is still hot and melty. Serve immediately, or let the sandwiches cool, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. To reheat, microwave for 30–45 seconds for a quick warm breakfast.
Tips and Variations
- Use fresh croissants when possible for best texture; frozen and thawed croissants work well too.
- Swap Colby Jack for cheddar or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.
- Add chopped celery or diced red onion for extra crunch.
- If you prefer a lighter mayo alternative, use Greek yogurt or a mix of mayo and yogurt.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
More Breakfast Recipes:
- Easy Fluffy Pancakes (VIDEO) – an all-time favorite
- Baked Millet Porridge (pshonyana kasha) – a comforting one-pot breakfast
- Salmon Avocado Sandwiches (Canapes) – healthy and easy
- Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches – great for any meal
So cheesy and full of flavor!
Next day, microwave for 30–45 seconds and enjoy this warm, satisfying sandwich.
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich
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Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS:
- 3 store-bought croissants, from Costco
- 1 12.5 oz chicken breast in water (drained)
- 1 3/4 cup Colby Jack cheese – freshly grated, I use Tillamook
- 10 red cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup real mayo
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon mild and sweet paprika
- pinch garlic powder
- pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, place the drained canned chicken and break it up with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise and vinegar, then season with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of the shredded Colby Jack cheese, and chopped parsley; mix to combine.
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Slice each croissant in half horizontally and arrange the bottoms on the prepared baking sheet. Divide the chicken mixture among the croissant bottoms. Sprinkle the remaining shredded Colby Jack cheese over the croissant tops (about 1/4 cup per top). Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully place each hot top onto its bottom while the cheese is still melting. Serve immediately, or cool, wrap, refrigerate, and reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.