Description
A quick and delicious Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich that combines tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and crunchy garlic croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, all nestled inside lightly toasted sandwich rolls for a satisfying and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Salad
- 2 boneless, skinless grilled chicken breasts
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup garlic croutons, crushed
Bread
- 2 sandwich rolls or baguette rolls
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the pan with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Prepare Ingredients: While the pan is heating, chop the grilled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, chop the romaine lettuce, and crush the garlic croutons to smaller pieces for texture.
- Toast the Bread: Place the sandwich rolls or baguette halves in the hot pan and toast them lightly for about 2 minutes until they are golden brown and crisp on the surface.
- Assemble the Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and crushed garlic croutons. Toss thoroughly so all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing and cheese.
- Fill the Sandwich: Once the bread is toasted, spoon the tossed salad mixture onto one half of each sandwich roll, spreading it evenly to ensure each bite has a balanced combination.
- Close the Sandwich: Place the other half of the bread on top of the salad mixture, press lightly to hold everything together securely.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half crosswise for easier handling and serve immediately. They can also be packed for a tasty lunch on the go.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken cooked ahead of time or freshly grilled for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Caesar dressing to taste for creaminess preference.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper into the salad.
- For a crunchier texture, add extra crushed croutons just before serving.
- Sandwich rolls can be replaced with sturdy baguette slices or ciabatta rolls as preferred.
