I love this recipe because it’s totally a sandwich that I’d order for lunch at a restaurant. I’m sure that I have on many occasions. And now I’ve learned just how easy it is to make at home.
Lunch aside, this Caprese Chicken Salad Sandwich makes a great dinner option too…grain, protein, dairy and veggie- they’re all there. I love using rotisserie chicken, let the grocery store do the work for you. Using a rotisserie chicken to make a tasty sandwich is so convenient for weeknight meals, especially if you’re a family on the go…soccer practice, homework, or even a night you’d just rather spend in front of the TV or immersed in a good book. I have plenty of those.
As you know, caprese incorporates tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Here’s the best part of this sandwich. These ingredients are not always fresh during winter, we use JARRED tomato pesto and basil pesto. They last longer than buying fresh tomatoes and fresh basil. 😉
Here’s what you’ll need
Mix the chicken with pine nuts, mayo and pesto
Spread on the melted garlic butter
Layer the tomato pesto on one side of the bread
Then the fresh mozzarella and finally the shredded chicken
Now put the top on your sandwich and wrap in foil. Bake for 10-15 minutes
Cut into slices and eat up!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 large loaf of bread (we used ciabatta)
¼ cup mayo
¼ cup pesto
½ cup tomato pesto
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ½ inch thick circles
3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Lay bread halves on a large sheet of aluminum foil and then on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, pine nuts, mayo and pesto. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic and melted butter. Brush garlic butter on the insides of both halves of bread.
On the inside of one halve of bread, spread the tomato pesto evenly. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and then the shredded chicken mixture on top of the mozzarella. Place the top of the bread on and wrap sandwich tightly in aluminum foil.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden on the outside and heated through on the inside. Cut into sandwiches and serve immediately.
Source: A Live Love Pasta recipe
