Best 9 Italian Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Italy, world famous for its rich culinary history, has contributed immensely to the international culinary landscape. Italian cuisine is known for its simplicity, yet uniquely flavorful dishes. Among its notable offerings, chicken salad sandwiches stand out as a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a quick and easy dinner, an authentic Italian chicken salad sandwich is an excellent choice. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the best recipes for these delectable sandwiches and discover the secrets behind their deliciousness.

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ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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My whole family loves this recipe. The Italian pickled vegetables give it a distinctive taste. I also serve it on a bed of lettuce, or as an appetizer on crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
3 tablespoons shredded carrot
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons mild giardiniera, chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
Dash pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add mayonnaise and pepper; toss to coat., Spoon 1/2 cup salad onto two bread slices; top with lettuce and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is an old favorite of mine from childhood... but nowadays goes great for tea-parties when served on toast wedges or just plain, served stuffed into a tomato for presentation... or my husbands favorite way: sandwich style topped with a few pieces of crisp bacon with a slice of avocado between two pieces of white bread! This is great for using up leftovers from Rotisserie Chicken...

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 cups cooked chicken (I use food processor, but you can also use 2 forks & shred to a consistency similar to tuna or pulle)
1/3 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup pitted black olives, drained & chopped
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1/4 cup pinoli nuts, chopped (pine nuts)
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste garlic powder
1 dash oregano

Steps:

  • I use my mini-food processor to chop all of the ingredients except the chicken -- I just give them a few "pulses" per ingredient so they are not pureed in the food processor.
  • Mix mayonnaise, and cream cheese together in bowl until creamy. Stir in chicken & remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
  • *Can add more or less of the mayonnaise & cream cheese mixture according to taste/texture desired.
  • Note: you can buy the chicken pre-cooked or make it ahead of time. I recommend using all white meat.
  • Also, you can substitute the pinoli nuts with chopped almond slivers if budget-conscious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 499.9, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 22.5

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 48m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (from about 3 purchased roasted whole chickens)
2 cups roasted red and yellow bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups paper-thin slices red onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup drained capers
1 1/2 cups (about) Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 butter lettuce leaves (from about 3 large heads)
1 (4-ounce) piece Parmesan, shaved with vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Arrange 1 large lettuce cup and 1 small lettuce cup on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cups. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the salads. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
  • Do-Ahead Tip: The chicken salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Just before serving, spoon the salad into the lettuce cups.
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the oil and blend until emulsified.
  • Yield: 1 3/4 cups

ITALIAN CHICKEN PANINI



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My mother made up this Italian chicken panini recipe and it is delicious.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Panini Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon pesto
2 slices mozzarella cheese
¼ pound sliced cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat. Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
  • Place one slice of bread, oil-side down, on the preheated grill. Spread 1/2 of the pesto on the bread and put a slice of mozzarella cheese over top. Arrange chicken over the cheese and top with remaining mozzarella. Spread remaining pesto on the other slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich.
  • Close the grill and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 769.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES



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It doesn't get much easier, or more delicious, than this hot Italian sandwich recipe. These sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for parties, gatherings or a hungry family. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
6 slices part-skim mozzarella or provolone cheese
6 thin slices deli ham
9 thin slices hard salami
6 thin slices deli pastrami
1-1/4 cups giardiniera
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressing
Pepperoncini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Bake     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Mozzarella     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For croutons
4 cups (1/2-inch) cubes Italian bread (from a 1/2-lb crusty round loaf)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
For vinaigrette
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For salad
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (1/2 lb; from a rotisserie chicken)
1 cup bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls; 6 oz)
2 hearts of romaine (3/4 lb total), torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8-oz) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 cup assorted marinated brine-cured olives (5 oz)

Steps:

  • Make croutons:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss bread cubes with oil and salt in a large shallow baking pan and spread in 1 layer. Bake, turning over once, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack.
  • Make vinaigrette and begin preparing salad while croutons bake:
  • Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in a small bowl until combined. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Toss chicken and bocconcini together with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Make salad:
  • Toss together romaine, red peppers, olives, chicken and bocconcini mixture, croutons, and remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl until combined.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Italian Chicken Sandwiches Recipe from Festival Foods - I've used deli ham in place of the prosciutto too.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup pesto sauce
4 ciabatta rolls, split and lightly toasted
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
8 slices prosciutto
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
2 cups spring greens

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for up to 24 hours.
  • Grill or broil chicken breasts.
  • Mix together mayonnaise and pesto.
  • Spread on both sides of rolls.
  • Place a chicken breast on each roll.
  • Top with shredded cheese, prosciutto, peppers, and lettuce.
  • Cut the sandwich in half diagonally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875, Fat 66.7, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 137.7, Sodium 2311.5, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 41

QUICK ITALIAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Turn chicken breasts into Italian-style sandwiches on your dinner table in just 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 hoagie buns, split
Lettuce leaves, if desired
4 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese
1 cup tomato pasta sauce or marinara sauce, heated

Steps:

  • Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  • In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Dip chicken into water, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Fill buns with chicken, lettuce, mozzarella cheese and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1590 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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These classic chicken salad sandwiches are open for interpretation. Depending on your level of prep, you can create them using either home-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store. From there, the creativity is all up to you. Make them yours, make them delicious, make them again!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken salad more flavorful, marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked through, but not overcooked, to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • For a lighter version of the salad, use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or dill, to the salad for extra flavor.
  • Serve the chicken salad sandwiches on your favorite bread, with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Italian chicken salad sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. They are perfect for packing for a picnic or lunch on the go. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying Italian chicken salad sandwich that the whole family will enjoy.

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