Description
Indulge in a delightful Chicken Caesar Croissant for a satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and crisp romaine lettuce stuffed in a buttery croissant.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Caesar Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly:
- 4 large croissants, halved lengthwise
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Caesar Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add Lettuce: Gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce.
- Assemble Croissants: Slice the croissants horizontally without cutting all the way through to create a pocket. Stuff each croissant with an equal portion of the chicken Caesar mixture.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or for a colder option, chill the filling for 30 minutes before assembling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the croissants before filling.
- Consider using store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Enhance the sandwich with sliced tomatoes or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg