Toasted Chicken Caprese Sandwich-Your New Summer Addiction

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This Toasted Chicken Caprese Sandwich is slightly modified for maximum flavor. This will be your new summer addiction, and you will not complain eating it several days in a row! Long gone are the days where you throw some deli meat and sliced cheese on a sandwich and call it a meal. You will feel like you’re eating at a fancy cafe all from the comfort of your own home.

This sandwich includes fresh ingredients, simple instructions, and can easily be modified to your own preferences. If you have a garden, this is also a great way to use up some of those tomatoes and greens. With all the variations you can make, you will never get bored.

So, why is this sandwich so great? It will actually keep you full and satisfied. Packed with antioxidants, lean protein, and nutrient dense greens, this sandwich will give you the energy you need without feeling too full. You will also be very satisfied, because of how delicious it will be!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• packed with antioxidants
• lean protein
• nutrient dense greens
• hearty bread
• Delicious!

What You’ll Need

Rotisserie Chicken

I tend to use shredded rotisserie chicken because I will use it for multiple recipes and it’s so easy. I do not have time to season, boil or bake chicken breast for every recipe.

Sourdough Bread

I prefer a bread like sourdough for this recipe, but really any bread will work. All we need is something we can lightly toast and won’t fall apart when packed with ingredients.

Arugula

Personal preference, but I like how arugula tastes on a sandwich.

Grape Tomatoes

You can use any tomato you like. I prefer grape tomatoes because I find they cook down easily without too much liquid and provide a perfect flavorful base.

Soft Cheese Spread

Any soft cheese will work on this sandwich. I will usually get boursin, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, or alouette. This provides a creaminess to the sandwich which you won’t get with sliced cheese.

Pesto

Any jarred pesto you prefer! Props to you if you make your own from fresh basil!

Olive Oil

Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Key term here is “glaze”. Balsamic glaze is a thickened sweet reduction of regular balsamic vinegar. It truly provides the finishing touch on this sandwich.

How to Make the Toasted Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Step 1: Cook down the tomatoes

Take your rinsed grape tomatoes and dry fully. Add them to a pan on medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt. You can halve the tomatoes if you’d like, but I find that they break easily once cooked for a bit. Let the tomatoes cook down for about 2 minutes without touching. You can then stir occasionally for another 5 minutes. The main goal of this step is to cook the tomatoes down, so they are spreadable. Once heated through and softened, set aside until assembly.

Step 2: Toast the Bread

Since I’m already cooking the tomatoes, the last thing I want to do is get another pan out to toast the bread. Instead, I will just throw the sliced bread into a toaster for a slight crunch.

Step 3: Assemble

Take your sliced bread and assembly as follows:

Slice #1 – bread, pesto spread, handful of arugula

Slice #2 – bread, cheese spread, tomato spread, rotisserie chicken, topped with drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze

Combine!

It is really that simple and so delicious. You will likely have leftover toppings to make multiple sandwiches.

And here is a picture of my husband eating his sandwich, which he says is one of the best things I make, if that tells you anything.

Tips for the Best Toasted Chicken Caprese Sandwich

LIGHTLY toast your bread

You do not want a full-on piece of toast to scratch up the roof of your mouth. There is a fine line between flimsy and crunchy and your sandwich depends on it!

Cook down your own tomatoes

You can truly tell the difference in freshness from cooking down your own tomatoes versus buying a pre-made tomato spread at the store. Not only is it super simple and quick, but you will be saving some money by making your own.

Use rotisserie chicken

I’m sure you know how good rotisserie chicken can be. These sandwiches are supposed to be simple and quick to make. While you can cook and season your own chicken, rotisserie chicken is highly recommended for this recipe. A sandwich should never take more than 15 minutes to make in my opinion.

Variations

Cheese

Any soft cheese will be delicious in this recipe. Highly recommend trying fresh mozzarella to make a true Caprese.

Bread

Any sliced bread should work great in this recipe. Try to get something not too thinly sliced. You also want to make sure the bread can be slightly toasted on the outside and still soft within the center.

Tomato Spread

Alternatively, you can take sundried tomatoes in oil at the store and chop into small pieces and use as the tomato base.

What to Serve with your Toasted Chicken Caprese Sandwich

I love to pair this sandwich with some fresh fruit, especially in the summer.

Storage Tips

I wouldn’t recommend pre-assembling the sandwiches, as they can get soggy if sitting for too long.

Refrigerating

You can refrigerate the concentrated tomato base in the fridge for up to 1 week, as long as you are not adding garlic or fresh herbs. If you are, only keep in the fridge for about 4 days.

FAQ Section

Do I have to toast the bread?

Not at all! Toasting the bread gives a slight crunch which is great with the other ingredients, but not necessary.

How do I bring this to work if it will get soggy?

To prevent the sandwich from getting too soggy, I’d recommend waiting to add the tomato base and balsamic glaze. Assemble your sandwich like instructed but leave those ingredients out. When you’re ready to eat the sandwich just spoon on the tomato base and top with the balsamic glaze.

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If you tried this recipe, I’d love to hear how it went! Leave a comment below and share your customizations. I love seeing how readers make these recipes their own. 🙂