Description
This Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwich offers a delicious twist on the classic chicken Caesar salad by serving it in flaky, buttery croissants. It’s a quick, no-cook lunch or light dinner option combining tender chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, savory Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese, with optional enhancements like sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Chicken Caesar Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 large croissants (sliced open)
- Optional: sliced tomatoes
- Optional: crispy bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Caesar Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are evenly coated for balanced flavor.
- Add Lettuce: Just before assembling the sandwiches, gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh within the mixture.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice the croissants open horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken Caesar mixture onto the bottom halves of the croissants. Add optional sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon if desired for extra taste and crunch.
- Serve: Close the croissants with the top halves and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest texture and flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, lightly toast the croissants before assembling the sandwiches.
- Using rotisserie chicken can save prep time while maintaining great taste.
- Customize with additional toppings like crispy bacon or tomatoes according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
