CHICKEN SALAD CROSSIANTS

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Folks have come to expect these quick and delicious sandwiches when I host showers or parties. Feel free to add grapes or pineapple to the sandwich filling. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
12 miniature croissants, split
Bibb lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery and almonds. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into mayonnaise mixture. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat., If desired, line croissant bottoms with lettuce leaves; top each with 1/3 cup chicken salad. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 33g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.