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Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs

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Healthy Chicken Salad Puffs are light, fresh, and satisfying mini sandwiches made with tender chicken salad tucked into airy puff pastry or whole‑grain rolls. Perfect for brunches, parties, or a quick snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or light mayonnaise)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion or green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed) or 12 mini whole grain rolls
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, if using pastry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using puff pastry: Cut the thawed sheet into 12–16 squares (about 2–3 inches each). Place on the baking sheet and brush tops lightly with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
  3. Bake the pastry squares 12‑15 minutes (or according to package instructions) until puffed and golden. Let them cool.
  4. While the pastry bakes, combine the cooked chicken, Greek yogurt (or light mayo), Dijon mustard, celery, onion, lemon juice, parsley or dill (if using), salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well‑coated.
  5. Slice the cooled pastry puffs in half (or split the mini rolls). Spoon the chicken salad into each puff or roll.
  6. Garnish each with an extra herb sprig or small lettuce leaf if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use chopped apples or grapes in the chicken salad for a sweet crunch.
  • For a lower‑carb version, serve the chicken salad in lettuce cups instead of pastry.
  • Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking from scratch.
  • Boost protein by adding chopped hard‑boiled eggs to the salad.
  • Whole‑grain slider buns or cucumber rounds work well instead of puff pastry for a different base.

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