Quick And Easy Pineapple Chicken Salad In Phyllo Cups

Served in phyllo cups, this pineapple chicken salad puts a tropical twist on the classic recipe. Loaded with juicy pineapple, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and slivered almonds, this easy appetizer is perfect for a summer party or potluck.

Quick And Easy Pineapple Chicken Salad In Phyllo Cups

Hellooooo, Summer! It’s been a hot one here in Nebraska lately, which means it’s the perfect time to share a new seasonal appetizer.

This pineapple chicken salad recipe is bursting with tropical flavors. Served up in flaky, golden-brown phyllo cups, this bite-sized appetizer makes the perfect quick and easy finger food for a summer cocktail party.

When I say these pineapple chicken salad phyllo cups are soooo darn good and highly addicting, I mean it.

It’s hard to stop at just one!

The blend of sweet and savory notes will have you clamoring for more.

Ingredients For Pineapple Chicken Salad Phyllo Cup Appetizers

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1 cup of canned crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• 2 tablespoons red onions, diced
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• Dash of Lawry’s seasoned salt (to taste)
• 3 boxes phyllo cups (15 shells per box)

Chicken Salad With A Tropical Twist

To begin, cook and shred two cups of chicken breasts with forks or a pair of meat claws.

OR…if you are short on time, you can try this recipe hack instead.

Cut down on your prep work by substituting rotisserie chicken from the grocery store for cooked chicken breasts.

(Aren’t easy recipe hacks the best?)

Next, wash and chop 1/2 cup of celery, and half one cup of seedless red grapes and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Then dice some red onion and strain one cup of canned crushed pineapple.

Next, add the pineapple, onion, celery, and grapes to a large mixing bowl along with 1/4 cup of slivered almonds.

I love the extra crunch the almonds add to this chicken salad recipe. But, if almonds aren’t your thing, you can leave them out. Or, try substituting a different nut instead, like chopped walnuts or pecans.

Combine the shredded chicken with the grapes, pineapple, celery, onions, and almonds. Then, dump in the mayonnaise and stir the chicken salad mixture until it is well combined.

At this point, I like to add a generous dash of Lawry’s seasoned salt to give the pineapple chicken salad a bit more pizzaz. But, if you don’t have any seasoned salt on hand, a few pinches of salt and pepper will do the trick.

Cover your mixing bowl with plastic wrap and place the pineapple chicken salad in the fridge to chill for at least one hour.

Once you are ready to serve, scoop one spoonful of the tropical pineapple chicken salad mixture into each of the phyllo cups and then dig in and enjoy!

This recipe makes about 45 individual bite-sized appetizers, but it can easily be halved or doubled based on the number of guests you need to feed.

How To Store Extra Pineapple Chicken Salad In Phyllo Cups

The phyllo cups can get soft due to the juices from the fruit, so I think these chicken salad bites are best when fresh.

But, if you have leftover appetizers, you can keep them in an airtight food storage container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

If you have extra pineapple chicken salad that has not been scooped into phyllo cups, I would recommend storing both leftovers separately.

When you’re ready to make more of the pineapple chicken salad bites, give the chicken mixture a quick stir before scooping it into the phyllo cups.

5 Other Ways To Serve Pineapple Chicken Salad

What I love most about this pineapple chicken salad recipe (besides how delicious it is) is how many different ways you can enjoy it.

Here are 5 other ways to serve pineapple chicken salad.

• On A Salad. Spoon some chicken salad on a bed of fresh mixed greens and enjoy a healthy meal.
• In A Wrap. Turn your pineapple chicken salad into a wrap with a flour tortilla for a quick and easy summer lunch idea.
• On A Sandwich. Spread it between two slices of sourdough bread, slather it on a sliced croissant, or make sliders with Hawaiian rolls.
• Roll It Up With Lettuce. Use large romaine or butter leaf lettuce to create rolls for a lighter, low-carb option.
• Get Your Dip On. Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or naan bread

What To Serve With Your Pineapple Chicken Salad Cups

Want to make it a meal? Here are a few of my other favorite summer recipes that pair perfectly with these pineapple chicken salad phyllo cups.

Drinks and Appetizers

Frozen Pineapple Margarita | BBQ Meatballs

Main Course

Steak and Vegetable Kabobs

Dessert

Triple Berry Crisp | No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups

More Easy Appetizers From Midwest Life And Style

If you enjoy this recipe for pineapple chicken salad in flaky phyllo cups, you might also like these other tropical-inspired appetizers

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Cheesy Shrimp Dip

Hawaiian Pineapple Cheeseball

Quick And Easy Pineapple Chicken Salad In Phyllo Cups

Thanks so much for stopping by! If you are looking for more recipes with a tropical twist that you can serve this summer, be sure to check out my full menu with 13 mouthwatering tropical-inspired recipes.

Then if you need tropical-themed party decorating ideas, be sure to check out these two posts.

• How To Host The Best Summer Cocktail Party
• Summer Lua Dinner Party

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Quick And Easy Pineapple Chicken Salad In Phyllo Cups

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