Mozzarella Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches Recipes

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound each to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter/margarine over the inside, then add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place slice of cheese on breast, roll and close with toothpicks. Repeat with each breast. Dip rolled breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• To Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add garlic. Add wine and simmer all together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN CIABATTA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine pesto and mayo in a small bowl, stirring to blend.
• Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook until done.
• Remove and place on cutting board to cool slightly.
• Cut chicken lenghtwise into thin slices.
• Preheat broiler.
• Cut ciabatta in half horizontally.
• Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet.
• Broil until lightly browned (please watch so bread doesn't burn!). Remove bread from pan.
• Spread pesto mixture evenly over cut sides of bread.
• Arrange the chicken slices evenly over bottom half.
• Top chicken evenly with basil leaves, and sprinkle cheese over top.
• Place bottom half on baking sheet and broil until cheese melts (watch it!).
• Arrange bell pepper and tomato over cheese and cover with top half of bread.
• Cut into 4 equal slices and serve immediately.

MOZZARELLA GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill chicken 8 min. Meanwhile, cook and stir vegetables in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Turn chicken; brush with barbecue sauce. Grill 7 to 9 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce and adding rolls, cut sides down, to the grill for the last few minutes.
• Fill rolls with chicken, cheese and vegetables.

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-20 minutes. Spoon pasta sauce over chicken. Top with mozzarella and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer. Serve on rolls.