Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and crisp romaine lettuce, all nestled within a flaky, buttery croissant. This easy-to-make Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwich is a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
For assembling:
- 4 large buttery croissants, sliced in half
- Optional: sliced tomato or crispy bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well coated.
- Add lettuce: Gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce just before assembling.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the croissants horizontally. Spoon the chicken Caesar mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant. Add tomato slices or bacon if desired. Top with the other half of the croissant.
Notes
- These sandwiches are perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- To make ahead, prepare the filling in advance but add the lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quick shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
