Delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich Melt

October 15, 2024 by healthy recipes, Updated October 15, 2024

This chicken salad sandwich melt is a tasty and easy-to-make meal, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Toasted to perfection in a waffle maker, panini maker, or skillet, it s sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
• 2 Tbsp sour cream or cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 Tbsp arugula, chopped
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 4 olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 tomato, sliced (optional)
• 4-5 slices of bread

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sour cream (or cream cheese), basil, arugula, scallion, garlic (if using), black pepper, olives, and mozzarella. Mix well and add salt to taste.
2. Spread the chicken salad mixture on 2 slices of your favorite bread. If desired, place a slice of tomato on one of the bread slices before pressing the two slices together.
3. To toast the sandwich, use a waffle maker, sandwich maker, or panini toaster. Alternatively, you can toast it in a non-stick skillet with a little olive oil. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Once toasted, slice the sandwich in half to create two chicken salad melts. Allow them to cool slightly before serving, then enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories:523
Total Fat:24g
Saturated Fat:10g
Trans Fat:0g
Unsaturated Fat:11g
Cholesterol:99mg
Sodium:976mg
Carbohydrates:46g
Fiber:4g
Sugar:8g
Protein:30g

Notes

You can use any type of leftover chicken for this recipe. Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences!