Best 9 Chicken Waldorf Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, the Chicken Waldorf Sandwich, elevated with a modern twist. This iconic sandwich combines tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all enveloped in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. Served on lightly toasted bread, it's a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this delightful sandwich are three equally enticing variations: the Waldorf Salad, a refreshing medley of fruits, nuts, and mayonnaise; the Waldorf Chicken Salad, a creamy and flavorful combination of chicken, apples, and celery; and the Waldorf Dip, a smooth and tangy spread perfect for gatherings. Each recipe offers a unique take on the classic Waldorf combination, promising a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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I first heard of Chicken Waldorf Salad as a teen.

Categories     main dish     salad

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 stalk Celery, Thinly Sliced
1 whole Apple, Chopped
3/4 c. Halved Grapes
3/4 c. (or More) Roughly Chopped, Soaked And Dehydrated Pecans (or Toasted Pecans)
3/4 c. Mayonnaise
1/4 c. Sour Cream
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/4 Lemon, Juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Place chicken on a baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven for about 23-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Allow to cool completely and slice into bite-sized pieces.Place chicken, celery, apple, grapes, pecans, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Taste and add salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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"Autumn is apple-picking time here in New Jersey, so with such an abundance of that delicious fruit, it just seemed natural to toss a chopped apple into my chicken salad," relates Karen Small from Maple Shade.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium tart apple, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices pumpernickel bread
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread about 1 cup chicken salad over four slices of bread,. Top with lettuce if desired and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 48g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD PANINI



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 2 1/2- to 3-pound whole chicken, giblets removed and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 celery stalk, roughly chopped, plus 1/2 cup 1/4-inch-diced celery
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup seedless purple grapes, halved
1 Gala (or other crisp) apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
One 16-ounce herbed focaccia, cut into equal quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the exterior and cavity liberally with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the garlic, carrots, celery stalk, lemon, onion and thyme. Tie the legs tightly with kitchen twine and fold the wing tips under the breasts. Place on a roasting rack in a deep pan and into oven. Roast until a digital read thermometer registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove and cool.
  • Once cooled enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones. Shred against the grain with two forks. Cool completely.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, cream cheese and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken, diced celery, grapes and apples. Toss to evenly coat. Fold in the walnuts, parsley and tarragon until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble, use a preheated panini press on the highest setting. If unavailable, bring the oven to 400 degrees F and use two cast-iron skillets to form a press.
  • Cut the focaccia quarters in half with a sharp serrated knife and arrange on a prep surface. Spoon about 1 1/4 cups of the chicken salad onto each bottom half. Replace the top half. Place onto the press and crisp until the bread is golden on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes. If using skillets, place the sandwich into the bottom pan, place the second skillet bottom on top of the sandwich and crisp, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
  • To serve: Remove the sandwiches from the press or oven to a prep surface. Cut in half diagonally with a sharp serrated knife and arrange on serving plates. Enjoy immediately.

CHICKEN WALDORF SANDWICHES



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Waldorf chicken salad sandwiches is a super simple recipe that serves a classic and delicious salad on tender raisin bread.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (12-ounce) cans chicken, drained, or 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 to 2 chopped, unpeeled Granny Smith apples
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
Leaf lettuce or butter lettuce

Steps:

  • You can store the chicken salad filling in the refrigerator for up to two days, tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 39 g, ServingSize 4-6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WALDORF SANDWICHES



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"The fresh fruity filling for this sandwich is a nice variation of a classic. My clan loves the cool and creamy combination, so I serve these sandwiches often for a light lunch or dinner."-Darlene Sutton, Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Rolls, croissants or pita bread

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, pressing out excess juice; discard all but 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, chicken, apples, walnuts and celery. , In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, poppy seeds, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over chicken mixture and toss well. Chill. Serve on rolls or croissants or in pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 whole chickens (3 to 4 pounds each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for serving
1 cup green grapes, sliced
1 cup walnuts, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 green apple, peeled and chopped
1 bunch chives, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Butter lettuce, for serving
Country loaf or nice whole-wheat bread, sliced and toasted, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Set the chickens on a rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle them all over with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, taken between the breast and thigh, about 1 hour.
  • Allow to cool. With two forks, shred all the meat off the bone.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, grapes, walnuts, celery, apples, chives, lemon juice and big pinches of salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • To assemble the sandwiches: Fill a leaf of butter lettuce with some chicken salad. Sandwich the stuffed lettuce with two slices of bread spread with mayo. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches. Slice in half and enjoy.

SIMPLY THE BEST CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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This is an easy and delicious recipe, sure to be a favorite for any occasion. The recipe is for 3 to 4 servings (double the ingredients if you want to serve more people). Enjoy.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup chopped walnuts
2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup dried cranberries
½ Granny Smith apple, cored and cubed
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spread chopped walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast walnuts in the preheated oven until they are fragrant and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Lightly toss chicken with grape halves, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and onion in a salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vanilla yogurt, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

CHICKEN WALDORF SANDWICHES (DIABETIC)



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Make and share this Chicken Waldorf Sandwiches (Diabetic) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 6-ounces each
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth, use enough to cover the chicken
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 medium granny smith apple, peeled, cored, diced
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
12 slices whole wheat bread, artisan-style, sliced thin
6 boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a pan and cover with broth.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until done, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the broth, then cut into small dice.
  • In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, orange zest, and juice.
  • Add the dressing to the chicken.
  • Stir in the apple and celery.
  • Place a leaf of lettuce on each of 6 slices of bread.
  • Top with chicken salad and top with a second piece of bread.
  • Refrigerate wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve.
  • Cut each sandwich in half.
  • Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Very Lean Protein, 2 Carbohydrate (Bread/Starch).
  • Nutrition Facts: 286 calories (11% calories from fat), 34 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 67 mg cholesterol, 479 mg sodium.

CHICKEN WALDORF SANDWICH



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Waldorf salad contains chopped chicken, apples, and walnuts in a mayonnaise dressing. This sandwich takes the salad and puts it between two pieces of raisin bread.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) cans chicken, drained or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 -2 chopped unpeeled granny smith apple
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 slices raisin bread
1 leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except bread and lettuce in a medium bowl and mix well. Make sandwiches with bread and lettuce. You can store the chicken salad recipe filling in the refrigerator up to two days, tightly covered.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have celery, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as jicama or fennel.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • Be sure to toast the nuts before adding them to the sandwich. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a good-quality mayonnaise. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the sandwich.
  • If you're making the sandwich ahead of time, be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. This will help to prevent the bread from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

The chicken Waldorf sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make sandwich that's perfect for lunch or dinner. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors, the chicken Waldorf sandwich is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this classic sandwich a try.

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