This Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich takes everything you love about the viral dish—sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, parmesan—and transforms it into a creamy, crave-worthy chicken salad. It’s bold, rich, and absolutely unforgettable. Serve it on toasted ciabatta, buttery croissants, or crisp lettuce wraps for a lunch that just might win hearts. Easy to make, impossible to forget.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
✨ Why You’ll Love This
- Perfect texture balance (tender chicken + crisp veggies)
- Secret ingredient for extra creaminess
- 3 ways to serve (sandwich, wrap, or salad)
- Meal-prep friendly (stores 4 days)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices of your favorite bread
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and finely chopped celery.
Step 3: Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
Step 4: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 5: Spread the chicken salad evenly onto slices of your favorite bread.
Step 6: Top with lettuce leaves, if desired, and place another slice of bread on top to form the sandwiches.
Step 7: Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips
✅ Extra juicy chicken: Mix in 2 tbsp chicken broth
✅ No soggy bread: Pat lettuce dry before assembling
✅ Kid-friendly: Skip onions, add diced apples
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Classic Sandwich
- Whole wheat bread + pickle spear
- Lettuce Wraps
- Butter lettuce cups + avocado slices
- Brunch Style
- Croissant + fried egg on top
📊 Nutrition
- Calories 520
- Protein 32g
- Carbs 35g
- Sugar 10g
🌿 Variations
- Curry Chicken Salad: Add 1 tsp curry powder + ¼ cup golden raisins
- Buffalo Style: Swap dressing for ½ cup ranch + ¼ cup hot sauce
- California: Add avocado + bacon
Enjoy your delicious homemade Mary Me Chicken Salad Sandwich!
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