Description
This Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwich recipe combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with tender chicken in a buttery croissant for a delightful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Caesar Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
For Assembly:
- 4 large butter croissants, halved
- Optional: tomato slices or extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Caesar Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce into the chicken mixture. Slice the croissants in half horizontally and fill each with a generous portion of the chicken Caesar mixture. Add tomato slices or extra Parmesan if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh to preserve the croissant’s flakiness and the lettuce’s crunch.
- For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt Caesar dressing.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for added convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (Assembly)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
