Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad with these Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwiches. Packed with flavor and easy to make, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Caesar Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 fresh croissants (halved)
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or crumbled bacon for extra flavor
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 well coated.
- Add Romaine Lettuce: Gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce just before assembling the sandwiches.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Spoon the chicken Caesar mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant. Add sliced tomatoes or bacon if desired. Top with the other half of the croissant and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is great for using leftover rotisserie chicken.
- For a warm variation, lightly toast the croissants before assembling.
- Serve with chips, a side salad, or fresh fruit for an easy lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
