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Crispy on the outside, fresh and flavorful on the inside, this Ciabatta Chicken Sandwich is the ultimate sandwich recipe! Loaded with chicken, melty cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh arugula, this is a perfect hearty lunch or casual dinner.
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Piled high with fresh produce, deli chicken, and melted cheese, this sandwich is a masterpiece in every single bite.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy and Versatile: Super simple to make, this ciabatta sandwich is great for a nice filling lunch or an easy and light dinner.
Fresh Flavors: Thanks to arugula, tomatoes, and red onion, this sandwich balances savory goodness with fresh veggies.
Easy to Customize: You can easily leave off any of the ingredients you don’t love, or even add more to your sandwich!
For even more savory breakfast options, try my Ciabatta Garlic Bread or these High Roller Pinwheel Sandwiches!
Ingredients Needed
- Ciabatta Bread: Airy and crusty, this gives your sandwich an incredible bite.
- Mayonnaise: Use real mayonnaise.
- Sun Dried Tomato Spread: Takes this homemade sandwich to a gourmet level with its signature sweet and tangy flavor.
- Sliced Deli Chicken: A convenient sandwich meat that still gives you everything you want from juicy, tender chicken.
- Shredded Cheese: I use a combination of mozzarella cheese and Gouda cheese for this sandwich.
- Arugula: Spinach or any leafy green will work.
How to Make this Ciabatta Chicken Sandwich
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the mayo and tomato spread.
- Step 2: Use a sharp serrated knife to evenly slice the ciabatta loaf all the way through.
- Step 3: Spread the tomato mayo over both side of the bread.
- Step 4: On one piece, add both kinds of cheese. On the other, layer on chicken and tip with onions. Place in the oven at 400 degrees F until cheese is melted.
- Step 5: Add tomato slices on top of the chicken and onions. Sprinkle with some salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 6: Follow by piling arugula over the tomato.
- Step 7: Place the top half over the arugula and press down gently to form your sandwich.
- Step 8: Use your serrated knife to slice into individual pieces and serve.
Recipe Tips
- The sun-dried tomato spread will usually be found alongside sun-dried tomatoes in the produce section.
- If you don’t have ciabatta, focaccia bread also works fine.
- Feel free to use other kinds of cheese like Provolone or pepper jack.
- Instead of deli chicken, you can load up this sandwich with shredded rotisserie chicken or even used fried chicken cutlets instead.
