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Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Apples and Craisins

These chicken salad sandwiches with apples and craisins are super easy to make and can be made in advance. Perfect for parties or meal prepping for lunches.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken salad, chicken salad sandwich, easy lunches, easy meals, easy recipes, homemade, lunch, sandwiches, spring, spring meals, spring recipes
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker (if pressure cooking) or pot (if boiling)
  • stand mixer with paddle attachment

Ingredients

  • 2-3 chicken breasts (~2lbs)
  • 1 apple (I prefer honeycrisp, but any will work)
  • 1/4 cup craisins
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (or more to taste)
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce
  • 12 slices wheat bread or a really good quality seeded bread
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Cook your raw chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
    You can do this in the pressure cooker for 8 minutes. Just be sure to add a cup of water or chicken broth if cooking it this way.
    Alternatively, you can also boil the chicken in a pot of water. Just make sure the chicken is completely covered with water. Bright to a boil, then salt and pepper to taste once you drain the water.
  • Use a stand alone mixer with the paddle attachment to shred the chicken.
  • Add in the mayonnaise, craisins, and chopped apple. Stir until combined.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread desired amount onto the preferred sandwich bread and add lettuce.
  • Pair with your favorite sides. Enjoy!