Description
This Chicken Caesar Croissant Sandwich combines flaky croissants with creamy Caesar-dressed chicken, crisp romaine, and Parmesan for a gourmet yet easy meal. Perfect for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced (or 2 cups rotisserie chicken)
- 4 croissants, sliced in half
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the dressing.
- If using, mix in cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon for added flavor.
Step 2: Assemble the Sandwich
- Slice the croissants in half and lightly toast them if desired.
- Place a generous portion of the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant.
- Top with chopped romaine lettuce for crunch.
- Cover with the top half of the croissant.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour if making ahead.
- Pair with fresh fruit, chips, or a light soup for a complete meal.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add a dash of hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Garlic Lovers: Stir in minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Avocado Addition: Mash half an avocado into the dressing.
- Greek Twist: Swap Caesar dressing for tzatziki and add cucumbers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: sandwich
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken Caesar sandwich, croissant sandwich, easy lunch recipe, no-cook meal, rotisserie chicken recipe