Best Cucumber Chicken Croissants Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBERS



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Although most often eaten raw, cucumber can also be enjoyed cooked in recipes like this. This interesting chicken dish has an irresistible fresh flavor.-Angela Avedon, Mooresville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
2 large cucumbers
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken and set aside. To drippings, add mushrooms and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in flour until mushrooms are coated. Gradually add water and bouillon; cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly., Return chicken to the skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, slice one cucumber into thin slices; set aside. Peel remaining cucumber; slice in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into 1-in. chunks. Add to skillet and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Stir sour cream into sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with reserved cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN CROISSANT SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches are easy to pull together when you need something fun and taste-worthy in a flash. I make them often for occasions like brunches, church youth meetings and impromptu family gatherings. -Cheryl Sigler, Louisville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/3 cup diced apple
1/3 cup sunflower kernels
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup mandarin oranges
4 croissants, split
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ginger, mustard and salt. Stir in chicken, apple, sunflower kernels and green onions. Gently fold in mandarin oranges. Serve on croissants with lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 35g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHICKEN CROISSANTS



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A friend from work had a dinner party and made these wonderful croissants. The whole group asked for the recipe as we ate these up. These are SO good that you might want to consider doubling as everyone wants seconds!

Provided by soxfan28

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 count) package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup crouton, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, celery, and onion.
  • When removing cresent rolls from package, leave together so that two cresent rolls form a square. This will leave you with 4 croissants.
  • Put chicken mixture into center.
  • Bring up each corner and secure together.
  • Dip upside down in melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with croutons.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour on a cookie sheet.
  • Let set 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.3, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 154.1, Sodium 688.8, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 20.4

CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS



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Microwave cooking makes this chicken salad a really cool choice; croissants offer a fancy wrapper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h24m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1/2 pound)
1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped cashews
2 croissants, split
1 tablespoon butter, margarine, mayonnaise or salad dressing
Lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edge, in 2-cup microwavable casserole or on microwavable plate. Cover tightly and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Uncover and refrigerate about 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut chicken into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss chicken, dressing, mustard, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread cut sides of croissant halves with butter. Spread chicken mixture over bottoms of croissants; top with lettuce and tops of croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT SANDWICHES



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Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I've ever tasted. For the no-cook version, use canned chicken. These sandwiches are a simple entree to serve at parties, showers or picnics.-Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over chicken mixture; mix well. Spoon chicken salad onto croissant bottoms. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS



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This simple chicken salad is made into sandwiches served on croissants. Although the recipe gives directions for microwaving the chicken, feel free to use leftovers or canned chicken. From Betty Crocker.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1/2 pound)
1/4 cup ranch dressing, creamy (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cashews, chopped
2 croissants, split
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon salad dressing
lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • To microwave chicken:.
  • Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edge, in 2-cup microwavable casserole or on microwavable plate.
  • Cover tightly and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Uncover and refrigerate about 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  • Salad:.
  • Cut chicken into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Toss chicken, dressing, mustard, cucumber, tomato and cashews.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread cut sides of croissant halves with butter.
  • Spread chicken mixture over bottoms of croissants; top with lettuce and tops of croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.5, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 889.6, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 34

TANGY LEMON CUCUMBER CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS



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Make and share this Tangy Lemon Cucumber Chicken Salad Croissants recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped capers in brine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups shredded roasted chicken meat (see Notes)
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
6 green onions, sliced, including some green tops
4 croissants

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, capers, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together chicken, cucumber, and green onions. Add dressing to chicken mixture and stir to evenly coat filling.
  • Halve croissants lengthwise. Fill bottoms with salad, dividing evenly, and set tops on salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 729.5, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 36

COLORFUL CHICKEN CROISSANTS



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A friend of mine invented this fruity chicken salad. I've made it many times, and guests are always surprised at the pleasant blend of tastes and textures. It's handy to take in a cooler to a picnic, where you can assemble the croissants on site. -Shelia Lammers, Englewood, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and salt if desired. Stir in the chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each croissant.

Nutrition Facts :

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