A store-bought rotisserie chicken is an easy substitute for homemade, and makes the perfect base for this mouth-watering melt. With hearty portobello mushrooms and a decadent cheese blend, this is the ultimate sandwich experience.
Baked Chicken Sandwich
Baked Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
For 4 people
32 ounce(s) store-roasted rotisserie chicken, approximately 2 pounds
1large loaf of crusty Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
8 ounce(s) Neufchatel cheese, softened
1large tomato, sliced
6 ounce(s) Monterey Jack cheese, slices
Directions
Remove the chicken meat from the bones and tear into bite-size pieces. Mix the chicken with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
Preheat the broiler. Brush mushrooms with butter and place under broiler for 5 minutes. Turn them, and cover with the Swiss cheese. Return to the broiler for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.
Spread the bottom of the loaf of bread with the Neufchatel cheese. In order, layer chicken, tomato slices, Jack cheese and Swiss-covered mushrooms. Cover with top of loaf.