Description
The most irresistible Crispy Chicken and Cheese Ciabatta Sandwich, full of incredible flavors and textures, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half
- 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 6 slices crispy bacon
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your dressing by blending mayonnaise, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, parsley, chives, and dill until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble the sandwich by cutting the ciabatta loaf in half and hollowing out some of the top half. Spread ranch dressing over the bottom half.
- Layer on Havarti and pepper jack cheese, followed by sliced chicken. Drizzle with salsa verde and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Prepare the greens by tossing together arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, dill, and sesame seeds. Season with salt to taste.
- Once the sandwich is done baking, add the prepared greens and crispy bacon on top, drizzling more ranch dressing. Place the hollowed top half back on.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
- Slice the sandwich into six portions and enjoy!
Notes
For best texture, reheat leftover sandwiches in an oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg