Best 3 Quick Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our fantastic Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This curated collection of recipes offers a versatile range of options, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwich, bursting with sweet and tangy cranberries, to the Avocado Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwich, a creamy and refreshing twist, and the flavorful Cranberry Chicken Salad with Bacon Sandwich, each recipe promises a unique gastronomic journey. Whether you're a fan of traditional flavors or crave something more adventurous, these sandwiches are sure to satisfy your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our carefully crafted recipes, designed to elevate your lunchtime routine or impress your friends and family at your next gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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Cubed cooked chicken speeds assembly of these cute and filling chicken salad sandwiches. Dressed up with cranberries and served in dinner rolls, they're ready in no time in Sandra Sprinkle's Anniston, Alabama kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons Miracle Whip Light
8 dinner rolls
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Stir in Miracle Whip. , Cut tops off rolls; hollow out each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Line each with a lettuce leaf; fill with chicken salad. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

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This is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!

Provided by Rachel Mehl

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
¼ green apple, shredded
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

QUICK CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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This tasty, filling chicken sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. It will brighten your day. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 sandwich buns, split
2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

Place buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread butter over bun bottoms. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread cream cheese on bun tops., In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, onions and lemon juice. Spread over bun bottoms. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

For a sweeter chicken salad, use dried cranberries instead of fresh.
If you don't have roasted pecans on hand, you can toast them in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until fragrant.
For a more savory chicken salad, add a ¼ teaspoon of celery salt or garlic powder.
If you're making the chicken salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve the chicken salad on croissants, rolls, or bread of your choice.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy cranberry chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cranberry chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!