Best 12 Simple Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in the classic simplicity of chicken salad sandwiches, a timeless culinary delight that combines tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, all nestled between two slices of soft bread. From the basic "Simple Chicken Salad Sandwiches" recipe, featuring a straightforward blend of mayonnaise, celery, and seasonings, to the tangy "Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches" with a hint of tarragon and lemon zest, these recipes offer a range of flavors to satisfy any palate. For those seeking a healthier option, the "Lightened-Up Chicken Salad Sandwiches" utilize Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, creating a lighter and more refreshing sandwich. And for a touch of international flair, the "Indian-Spiced Chicken Salad Sandwiches" introduce a delightful blend of Indian spices, transforming the classic dish into a vibrant and exotic treat. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes make it easy to create delicious and satisfying chicken salad sandwiches that are perfect for lunch, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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

EASY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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While I normally like using all fresh ingredients, sometimes it's just not feasible. I like to keep comfort foods simple and this is no exception.

Provided by hannahs dad

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 3/4 ounce) can of white chunk chicken breasts, in water
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 medium vidalia onion, chopped finely
nice crusty bread
4 leaves romaine lettuce, for each sandwich
celery salt
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Drain chicken very well and empty into mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a fork shredding chicken as you do so.
  • Place in fridge to chill and let flavors disperse, think 30-60 minutes. Spread on your favorite bread with some romaine lettuce and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 277.6, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 29.7

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, skin removed
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise with olive oil
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Pinch of paprika
Freshly ground pepper
6 whole-wheat sourdough rolls, split and toasted Lettuce and tomato, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, celery, carrot, red onion, mayonnaise, mustard, celery salt, granulated garlic, paprika and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Mix until combined.
  • Serve the chicken salad on the toasted rolls with lettuce and tomato.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, plus more for the bread
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
8 to 10 slices health or seven-grain bread
1 package mesclun salad mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • When the chicken is cool, remove and discard the skin and bones and cut the chicken into 3/4-inch dice. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.
  • To assemble, spread a little mayonnaise on half the bread slices, top with the chicken salad and mesclun mix, and cover with the remaining slices of bread. Cut in half and serve.

BEST CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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Dried cranberries add a sweet tartness to chicken and vegetable salad. Makes a delightful sandwich filling too. Serve on whole wheat bread with turkey bacon.

Provided by peloquinswife

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup cubed green apple
1 cup sliced red grapes
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups drained canned chicken
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, paprika, and seasoned salt together in a bowl; fold in cranberries, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans. Stir in chicken and season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 411.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

FAVORITE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Whether I make enough for just the two of us or increase the amounts for a social occasion, I always get a request for this recipe. There's a nice mixture of flavors with the pickles and ripe olives, and a good crunch from the celery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread over two toast slices; top with lettuce and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 989mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Chicken salad sandwiches are perfect for lunches, sandwich suppers, and parties. Use cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken for these sandwiches.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Lunch     Entree     Salad     Sandwich

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chicken (cooked, chopped)
3 tablespoons onion (red or yellow; finely chopped)
1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
1 large egg ( hard-boiled ; chopped)
1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise (as needed to moisten the salad)
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt (or seasoned salt to taste)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
8 slices bread
Lettuce

Steps:

  • To bake boneless chicken breasts, preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking pan with foil.
  • Arrange the chicken on the pan and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake until the chicken registers 165 F on a food thermometer. Depending on the size and thickness of the boneless chicken breasts, it will take 22 to 30 minutes. Let cool and chop.
  • To poach boneless chicken breasts, place chicken in a single layer in a deep skillet or sauté pan.
  • If desired, add some herbs and chopped aromatic vegetables, such as onions, garlic, or carrots. Cover the chicken with water (about 1/2 to 1 inch above the chicken breasts) and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and continue cooking for 8 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
  • Check the chicken breasts with a food thermometer to ensure they are done to at least 165 F. Let cool and chop.
  • Once you've cooked the chicken, gather all of the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked, chopped chicken, onion, celery, and egg. Stir to combine.
  • Add 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, the dill pickle relish, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Stir to blend well.
  • Add more mayonnaise to moisten, if desired.
  • Serve on bread with lettuce and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 703 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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These classic chicken salad sandwiches are open for interpretation. Depending on your level of prep, you can create them using either home-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store. From there, the creativity is all up to you. Make them yours, make them delicious, make them again!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TOASTED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. The chicken is tossed with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layered on crusty bread with sliced radishes and butter lettuce. You can vary the flavor by adding herbs or some finely diced roasted red peppers. -David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or avocado oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons caper juice
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
20 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
10 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 cup thinly sliced radishes

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery, green onions, mayonnaise, capers and juice, relish, salt and pepper., Brush 1 side of each bread slice with butter. In a large skillet, toast bread, buttered side down, in batches, over medium heat until golden brown. To assemble sandwiches, place 10 slices bread toasted side down. Layer with lettuce, radishes and chicken salad; top with remaining toast slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Crisp cukes give a refreshing twist to the traditional in this recipe from Anna Mowan of Spencerville, Indiana. "I like to set out the filling with a tray of assorted breads and pita pockets to let family or friends fix their own sandwiches," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 celery rib, diced
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 small cucumber, diced
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Bread or pita bread

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Serve on bread or in pita bread.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Simple Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 2-3 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cold
2 -3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon Season-All salt
salt & pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 tomatoes, sliced (optional)
4 -6 slices bread, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken, miracle whip, mustard, & spices together in a food processor.
  • Stir in the cheese then spread the mixture evenly on 2-3 slices of bread. Top with the tomato then with the remaining bread.

EASY & YUMMY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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I am a stickler for a good chicken salad...it has to be easy, sweet, with a bit of crunch and not too "mayonnaisey"! This is my interpretation of the perfect chicken salad sandwich filling. Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa in Acworth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) can of cooked white meat chicken, broken up and shredded (by hand or fork)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (regular or light is fine)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small granny smith apples or 1 small equally tart and crisp apple, diced into small pieces
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 stalk celery, diced into small pieces
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients into large bowl and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  • I like to serve on sweet Hawaiian bread or toasted whole wheat.

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD



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This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
  • If you don't have celery on hand, you can substitute finely chopped carrots or red bell pepper.
  • For a creamier salad, add 1/4 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of Sriracha sauce.
  • For a more substantial salad, add 1/2 cup of cooked and chopped bacon or ham.
  • Serve the salad on your favorite bread, such as white bread, wheat bread, or croissants.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad sandwiches are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a chicken salad sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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