Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Chicken Caesar Croissant recipe that combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with the convenience of a handheld sandwich. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Filling:
- 2 large croissants (sliced open)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting croissants)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and lemon juice if using. Mix well until coated.
- Toast Croissants (Optional): If desired, lightly toast the inside of the croissants with a bit of butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden and warm.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom half of each croissant, then spoon the chicken Caesar mixture over the lettuce. Close the croissant and press gently.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately.
Notes
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add crispy bacon or sliced avocado for extra flavor.
- Make it a wrap or serve in a pita for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembling, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
