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!
I really can’t take much credit for these. They were actually my husband’s idea. I had made balsamic chicken for another purpose, but he came home from work for lunch and decided these chicken salad sandwiches were what he wanted.
We had all of the ingredients on hand since my son is now a bit obsessed with croissants from the local bakery. Otherwise, these would have been just fine on another type of bread.
I tossed my balsamic chicken into my stand mixer with some cream cheese, a little of the balsamic marinade I’d reduced and let the mixer work magic in making the quick chicken salad. Oh my goodness y’all, the balsamic chicken is so full of flavor and tender from cooking in the slow cooker. It just melts in your mouth. And then mixing with just a little bit of cream cheese to hold it together – it just becomes such a flavorful chicken salad. Ahh-mazing!
Anywho, I halved and toasted the croissants, layered on some spinach, the chicken salad, and slices of Monterey Jack cheese and then popped them back into the oven just to let the cheese begin to melt.
These easy little sandwiches that began with ingredients that were going to be something else entirely were scrumptious!
And my sweet husband was beaming.
I think he may be trying to take over my job as the foodie in the house or something.
If he starts taking photos of our food, I’m in trouble.
Oh wait, that could be a good thing.
Here’s the recipe for his Toasted Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwiches.
Toasted Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Chicken:
- 2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth, or broth
- 1/4 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 slices 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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hope ya love em!
Robyn
Updated from a post previously published January 2013.
What a great idea. I’m always looking for lunch ideas and this is one I hadn’t thought of .
Thanx!
Sounds like between your husband and your son you have two pretty amazing sous chefs in the kitchen with you! I am helpless in the face of croissant sandwiches – this one is a beauty!
They do help keep things interesting and always give opinions! I love it! Croissant sandwiches are my weakness. It is just impossible to resist them!
Your husband is a genius! (And so are you!) These are delicious sandwiches. I served mine on homemade rolls. Thanks for a delicious recipe.
I love chicken salad on croissants! Can’t wait to try this!
These we absolutely amazing!!!
This looks like a wonderful lunch option! I get so bored with my typical sandwiches but this looks flavorful and delicious!
I made the chicken in the crockpot last night and wanted to let you know it is a winner! It is so flavorful. We used the shredded chicken on whole wheat tortillas and added spinach, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and shredded mozzarella.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lori! I love that chicken and it really has so many uses. How you used it sound delicious!
I am making this tonight! I can’t wait, I have everything on hand and have 4 kids and a needy husband! These sound amazing, thanks so much for the idea!
I hope you feel better soon, Denise!
This sandwich must be bursting with flavor!
I love chicken salad on croissants and I also love how unique this chicken salad is. I can’t wait to make it!