Toasted Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Toasted Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
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Balsamic chicken salad always makes a family favorite meal and this version as an easy, yet flavorful balsamic chicken sandwich is out of this world!
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Ingredients
For the Balsamic Chicken:
- 2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 /2 cup chicken stock or broth or broth
- 1/4 /4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons honey
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
For the Sandwich:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 6 large croissants halved and toasted
- 1 cup spinach
- 6 lices Monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the balsamic chicken (through garlic) into insert of slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove chicken from insert and pour balsamic sauce into a small sauce pan over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350º F.
- Break apart chicken into large chunks and mix together with cream cheese and about 1/4 cup of reduced balsamic sauce. Set aside.
- Layer spinach, prepared balsamic chicken salad, and cheese on one half of croissant. Place into oven for 5 minutes or until cheese has begun to melt. Drizzle with more balsamic sauce, if desired. Remove from oven and top with other half of toasted croissant.
Notes
- Store any remaining balsamic sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
952IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 952IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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