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Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Bites

Rose Lemere
These easy cranberry almond chicken salad bites are super easy to make and packed full of flavor! Buttery crackers topped with sweet and tangy cranberry chicken salad and melty cheese create a quick and easy appetizer perfect for the holiday season!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients
  

I usually make about 60 of these crackers and have a little chicken salad left over. The yield will really depend on how much chicken salad you put on each cracker.

for the chicken salad

  • 2 cups shredded chicken you can use any kind of chicken for this recipe,  rotisserie chicken, boneless skinless chicken breasts, and even chicken thighs all work great!
  • 1/2 cup real mayo
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely diced white onion
  • 2/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

for the chicken salad bites

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 60 Ritz crackers
  • 3/4 cup shredded gouda cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken salad ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. 
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment pepper and set aside.
  • Pour your melted butter into a small bowl, coat both sides of each cracker with the melted butter, then place them on your parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  • Spoon roughly 1 tbsp of the chicken mixture onto each cracker, then sprinkle roughly 1/2 tbsp cheese over the top.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 
  • Remove the crackers from the oven, and allow them to cool momentarily, then transfer them to a serving plate or platter.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Any leftover chicken salad bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days! Any leftover chicken salad mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!
This cranberry almond chicken salad not only makes a great appetizer but it’s also perfect for making sandwiches and wraps.
If you would like to make your chicken salad extra creamy, feel free to add some extra mayo, sour cream, or plain Greek Yogurt to it!

Nutrition

Serving: 2crackersCalories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword chicken, cranberries, fall recipes
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