Caesar Croissant Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Mixture
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2 cups of cooked shredded or diced chicken (rotisserie works perfectly)
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1/2 cup of Caesar dressing, the creamy kind
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1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, finely grated fresh
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, adds some zip)
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1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
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1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce, crunchy pieces
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (if you'd like)
→ To Put It All Together
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4 croissants, halved and ready to fill
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Extra Parmesan, thinly shaved as a topping
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Lemon wedges to squeeze over, optional
# Instructions:
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Grab a big bowl. Toss in the chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir everything until it's nicely combined and coated.
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Slice your croissants through the center and open them up. Layer fresh romaine on the bottom half of each one.
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Pile the chicken mixture generously onto the lettuce-lined croissants. For a fresh touch, pop on some slices of cherry tomatoes, if you're into that.
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Sprinkle a bit of shaved Parmesan on top and close each sandwich. Serve with lemon wedges on the side, if you'd like to add a zing.
# Notes:
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Rotisserie chicken keeps things speedy and easy.
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Feel free to toss in extra crunch like cucumbers or onion slices.
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Great to pack up for a picnic or lunch break.