Warm Chicken Sandwiches W Mushrooms Spinach And Cheese Recipe

A gourmet twist on a classic comfort food! This recipe, inspired by Bon Appetit (January 2009), features juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and wilted spinach nestled in warm ciabatta rolls with melted fontina cheese. A perfect weeknight dinner or weekend brunch.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 461.2 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Warm Chicken Sandwiches W Mushrooms Spinach And Cheese

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How to Make Warm Chicken Sandwiches W Mushrooms Spinach And Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Gently pull out some bread from the centers of the ciabatta rolls to create slightly hollowed-out interiors.
  3. Drizzle the inside and outside of the ciabatta rolls with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. Spread 2 tablespoons of whole grain mustard evenly on the bottom halves of each roll.
  5. Sprinkle half (2 ounces) of the shredded fontina cheese over the mustard.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes, until softened.
  8. Add the chopped shallots and pressed garlic; sauté for another 3 minutes, until fragrant.
  9. Stir in the cooked chicken and sauté for 2 minutes to heat through.
  10. Transfer the chicken and mushroom mixture to a plate.
  11. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  12. Add the spinach and sauté for 2 minutes, until wilted.
  13. Season the spinach with salt and pepper to taste.
  14. Drain any excess liquid from the spinach.
  15. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the mustard and cheese on the bottom halves of the rolls.
  16. Top with the sautéed spinach.
  17. Sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of fontina cheese over the spinach.
  18. Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
  19. Wrap each sandwich tightly in aluminum foil.
  20. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are warmed through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

68g

Carbs

2g