This Chicken Caprese Sandwich has chicken breasts, with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, all tucked into a warm ciabatta roll slathered with pesto. It’s fresh and full of flavor and checks every box. It all comes together in one bite, exactly the way a caprese sandwich should.
This recipe is one we’ve been making and tweaking for years, ever since friends first introduced it to us. I love a good caprese, but let’s be honest, not all caprese sandwiches are created equal. Some are good and simple, and others are the kind that make you forget all conversation at the table. This chicken caprese sandwich is firmly in that second category.
Many of you have loved our balsamic glazed caprese sandwich, but this version actually came first. It’s easy to adapt, whether you make it with chicken, vegetarian, or gluten-free, and it’s been a go-to ever since. However you make it, this is one sandwich worth keeping in your rotation.
Ingredients For Chicken Caprese Sandwiches
This Caprese Chicken Sandwich is the perfect solution for turning leftover chicken breasts into something fresh, flavorful, and exciting. Transform your leftovers into a meal that is anything but ordinary.
- Skinless Chicken Breasts: juicy, grilled base for the sandwich
- Olive Oil: used to cook the chicken and add richness
- Garlic: lightly infuses the oil for extra flavor
- Pesto: Made from fresh basil leaves, herbs, kosher salt, black pepper, pine nuts, and parmesan. Adds classic basil flavor and moisture
- Fresh Mozzarella: Slices of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese melt over the chicken for a creamy caprese layer. It really has to be fresh mozz…it’s just soooooo much better for this type of sandwich!
- Roma Tomatoes: fresh tomato slices that balance the richness
- Balsamic Vinegar Glaze: A sweet, tangy drizzle of balsamic glaze is the perfect finish to the sandwich
- Ciabatta Rolls or Kaiser Rolls: sturdy, toasted rolls perfect for caprese sandwiches
All the measurements and details can be found in the recipe card below.
My Secrets to the BEST Chicken Caprese Sandwich!
This easy ham and cheese sandwich is everything a classic sandwich should be! It’s simple, comforting, and incredibly satisfying with one small upgrade that makes a big difference. Flaky croissants replace regular bread, and a garlic herb spread adds rich, savory flavor in every bite.
Filled with smoked ham and smoked Gouda, this sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or for a bunch of teenagers piled in your kitchen!
This isn’t your average ham and cheese sandwich. Croissants and garlic spread make it bakery-level good with minimal effort. It’s my favorite way to use up leftover veggie dip. We pretty much lived on these sandwiches the several days after Christmas this year, and we loved every second of it!
Ingredients You’ll Need….
Only 4 ingredients needed! Grab some croissants from Costco and then hit the deli for some ham and gouda!
- Croissants: Buttery and flaky, they instantly elevate this sandwich.
- Garlic Herb Spread: Adds bold, savory flavor without extra effort.
- Smoked Ham: Brings depth and saltiness that pairs well with cheese.
- Smoked Gouda: Melts beautifully and adds subtle smokiness.
How to Make a Ham and Cheese Croissant
You probably don’t need instructions for this sandwich, but I’m going to give them to you anyway! I’m also going to assume you have already made the garlic herb veggie dip which is the key to elevating this sandwich.
- Slice and Spread: Cut the croissants in half and spread the garlic dip all over both sides of the bread.
- Add: Layer in the ham and cheese slices and add the top of the bread.
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Italian sliders are the perfect party dish for a Super Bowl get together! You start with slider buns and layer them with Italian deli meats like salami, pepperoni, and ham, then add melted provolone cheese.
For extra flavor, you drizzle some garlic parmesan sauce on top, then bake them until golden and crispy. To finish, load them up with your favorite sandwiches toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncinis and black olives mixed with a creamy Italian dressing. These sliders are delicious, easy to assemble, and perfect for a crowd!
I’m going to fail you all a bit when it comes to the Super Bowl…we don’t watch it. It hasn’t always been easy, and it was an important decision for our family to not watch the Super Bowl. I know, don’t hate me, but Sunday is our one day set aside for our family and religion. However, we still enjoy a lot of good food (check out our Super Bowl Food Recipe Roundup for more ideas!), so I really wanted to step up a bit and provide our readers with more options for the big day. Food is everything for a football gathering, am I RIGHT?!
I decided to take a nod from our famous ham and cheese sliders and make a new version. Because of my love of chopped salads and the goodness of Italian delis I decided to jump into a fresh version of baked sliders.
What Do I Need to Make Italian Sliders?
Head to the deli and grab a few slices of your favorite Italian meats and some provolone. Then almost everything else you’ll either have at home already or you can grab it in the produce section. Here is everything you’ll need…
- Hawaiian Slider Buns: You can either grab a pack of rolls at the store or make homemade Hawaiian sweet rolls.
- Provolone: Grab it from the deli when you get your meats.
- NOTE: If you aren’t a provolone fan, use mozzarella cheese instead.
- Meats: Ham, Pepperoni and Salami
Garlic Parmesan Glaze
- Butter: the base for the glaze on top of the buns
- Parmesan: freshly and finely grated
- Garlic Herb Seasoning: We love Johnny’s Garlic Spread, but any garlic herb seasoning will work great.
Toppings (Grinder Salad)
- Mayonnaise: adds creaminess to the dressing
- Italian Dressing: adds flavor
- Sliced Black Olives: buy a can of sliced olives or slice whole olives yourself
- Red Onion: I like them diced pretty small so they blend right in.
- Shredded Lettuce: shred your own romaine lettuce or bu
This Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich stacks the flavor in a whole new way! First, make a creamy honey avocado spread. Next, pile turkey, avocado, crispy bacon and tomato on your favorite bread. Finally, dig into the best sandwich you’ve ever eaten!
Honey Avocado Sauce
My friend introduced me to the ULTIMATE sandwich spread- Honey Avocado- and I cannot stop making it!
This sauce is the real deal. I mix mayo, avocado, honey and lemon juice with a little garlic in a blender to cream everything together. It’s simple, lasts for days and tastes better than any sandwich shop. Swap in any fillings or breads you like, but don’t skip that special-sauce!
Make it on 7 Grain Bread or Scroll down to watch on Focaccia!
Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich Ingredients
- Favorite bread: Go for a good sturdy 7 grain or focaccia– trust me.
- Havarti cheese: Mild and creamy; a great complement, but not necessary.
- Bacon: Make it on a sheet pan, starting in a cold oven or pan for ultimate fat-rendering-crispness.
- Deli turkey: Choose fresh deli slices or use leftover Thanksgiving turkey if you’ve got some!
- Avocado: Use a perfectly ripe avocado for a creamier texture; slice thinly.
- Tomato: Always sprinkle a little salt and pepper on tomatoes in a sandwich!
- Greens: I love to used mixed greens or peppery arugula, but anything will do! Romaine or green leaf lettuce would be great!
- Honey Avocado sauce: Blend together the ingredients in a small bowl for the ultimate sandwich spread!
How to Make Turkey Avocado Sandwiches with Honey Avocado Dressing
- Make sauce: Blend together the sauce ingre