Description
Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches are a quick and flavorful lunch option that combines grilled chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons, and parmesan cheese all piled into toasted sandwich rolls. Perfect for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and enjoy on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless grilled chicken breasts
Salad
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup garlic croutons, crushed
Sandwich
- 2 sandwich rolls or baguette
Instructions
- Heat the grill pan or skillet: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the ingredients: While the pan heats, chop the pre-grilled chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, chop the romaine lettuce, and crush the garlic croutons for texture.
- Toast the bread: Place the sandwich rolls or baguette halves onto the pan and toast lightly for about 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Toss the salad mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed croutons. Toss everything thoroughly until well coated.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Once the bread is toasted, spoon the chicken Caesar salad mixture onto one half of each roll or baguette.
- Finish the sandwich: Place the other half of the bread on top and press down gently to seal the sandwich.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately for best freshness and flavor, or pack them for a convenient lunch option.
Notes
- Use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the salad mixture.
- Swap sandwich rolls with whole-grain bread for a healthier twist.
- To make this sandwich vegetarian, replace chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas and use a vegetarian Caesar dressing.
- Toast the bread carefully to avoid burning; watch closely during toasting.
- Best served fresh to maintain crunch of lettuce and croutons.
