Ditch the salad bowl and turn a classic Caesar salad into a hearty Chicken Caesar Sandwich. Juicy marinated chicken is layered on a crusty roll, topped with a crisp Caesar salad mix for a sandwich worth writing home about.
It's fresh, filling, and versatile. The chicken can be grilled for smoky flavor or pan-seared for a quick weeknight option. And you can prep the ingredients ahead of time so you can build these sandwiches whenever you're ready.
Add a tasty side dish like skillet potatoes or bacon and baked beans and make it a feast.
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How to make a Chicken Caesar Sandwich
This is such an excellent recipe for a weekend cookout or Sunday brunch. Prep the ingredients ahead of time for a truly easy meal.
Try adding crispy bacon or swapping in a flavored roll like garlic ciabatta for a fun twist.
Mix the marinade
First, place the ⅔ cup Caesar dressing in a medium bowl. Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well blended.
Marinate chicken
Add chicken pieces to a large zip-top bag or other airtight container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix to coat well. Place in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
Cook Chicken
Lightly oil your pan or grill and heat to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on your cooking surface and cook 4-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165. Set aside.
Make the dressing
Combine the ½ cup Caesar dressing, mayo, and sour cream in a small bowl. Mix until well blended.
Mix Salad Topping
Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add in the Parmesan cheese and dressing mix. Toss to coat evenly.
Assemble Sandwiches
Place the cooked chicken on your roll and top with the salad. Enjoy!
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Storage Instructions
Cover and refrigerate leftovers separately in airtight containers and enjoy for up to 3 days. Sandwiches can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 Thinly Sliced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 rolls Ciabatta Rolls
Marinade Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Caesar Dressing
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Topping Ingredients
- 3 Cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
- ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Cup Caesar Dressing
- ¼ Cup Mayo
- ¼ Cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Place the ⅔ cup Caesar dressing in a medium size bowl. Add in the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well blended.
- Place the chicken in a large zip top bag or other airtight container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix to coat well and refrigerate for 8 hours.
To cook the chicken
- The chicken can be cooked in a skillet or on a grill. Lightly oil your surface and heat to medium high heat. Place the chicken on your cooking surface and cook 4-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165. Set aside.
To make the topping and assemble the sandwiches
- In a small bowl combine the ½ cup Caesar dressing, mayo and sour cream. Mix until well blended. Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add in the Parmesan cheese and dressing mix. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place the cooked chicken on your roll and top with the salad. Enjoy!
Notes
These sandwiches can be served with the chicken hot or cold.
Cover and refrigerate leftovers separately and enjoy for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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