Description
Indulge in this delightful Chicken Caesar Croissant recipe that brings together the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with tender chicken in a buttery croissant. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Caesar Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
For Serving:
- 4 large buttery croissants, sliced in half
- Extra Parmesan and lettuce for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Caesar Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Add Lettuce: Gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Assemble Croissants: Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Spoon the chicken Caesar mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant and top with extra lettuce and Parmesan if desired. Close with the top half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
- Add crispy bacon or sliced tomatoes for an extra layer of flavor.
- Best served fresh to keep the croissants flaky and the lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
