Bacon Artichoke Chicken Salad Croissant Food

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ARTICHOKES AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add chicken and cook until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Place mushrooms and green onions in the skillet and saute until mushrooms are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add artichokes, garlic, and oregano and saute for 1 minute. Add bacon. Stir in wine and sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce reduces, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place chicken breasts in back in the sauce. Add half-and-half and simmer for 1 minute.

MINI CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first five ingredients; stir in vegetables. Add chicken; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours., Stir in bacon and pecans. Line croissants with lettuce; fill each with 1/4 cup chicken mixture.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON AND ARTICHOKES SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and chill 4-6 hours (at least).
• Cut each croissant in half horizontally; place a lettue leaf on the bottom slice.
• Add chicken salad and top with red bell pepper strips, if desired.
• Cover with croissant top and slice in half; serve immediately.

BACON ARTICHOKE CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT

Steps:

• *NOTE: You may use grilled, rotisserie or roasted chicken or turkey meat (any part/s of the bird,) though grilled has the best flavor, in my opinion.
• Gather and prep all ingredients (remove skin, debone and chop chicken; drain artichokes and chop after removing any tough outer leaves; wash lettuce; split croissants.)
• Add chicken to an average size mixing bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt; toss to distribute salt.
• Add Miracle Whip salad dressing; mix with large spoon to coat chicken well.
• Add chopped artichokes and 1/8 cup real bacon bits (do not use imitation; omit bacon if none is available;) mix well.
• Place lettuce leaves on bottom half of croissants; spoon chicken mixture onto lettuce; place croissant tops on top of chicken salad. Serve immediately, or wrap/place in airtight container and refrigerate until served.
• Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.