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Chicken Caprese Sandwich with Roasted Garlic

March 24, 2014 by Kristi 40 Comments

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A sandwich so good you’ll want to phone a friend to tell them about it. 🙂

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Not kidding.

Easy and super fast if you pass on roasting the garlic. But, if you’re a garlic lover like we are, that’s one ingredient you don’t want to pass up.

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A perfect, light, low fat and satisfying meal that tastes so good, you’ll love to have it on a busy weeknight!  The beautiful thing is?  It looks fabulous and it couldn’t be easier to put together!

Now I don’t know about you, but for me, if it’s a sandwich, it’s all about the bread.  Of course, the other ingredients must make an appearance too and their very presence can make or break a good sandwich.  But…, if the bread is bad ~ you’re probably like me and you’re shedding that bread to get to the good stuff.

You don’t want to do that here. 🙂

Be sure to get beautiful, red, ripe on-the-vine tomatoes.

Chicken Caprese Sandwich | Inspiration Kitchen-0023And slice them nice and thin.

Chicken Caprese Sandwich | Inspiration Kitchen-0033And a bunch of nice fresh, bright green basil. Which will smell amazing when you julienne it!

Chicken Caprese Sandwich | Inspiration Kitchen-0029The important part of this sandwich is to get yourself a good artisan loaf that can withstand the weight of the chicken breast and can withstand the heat of the broiler.

In this recipe, I pre-toasted my bread, but in hindsight I’m not sure you have to.  The broiler will toast the bread, at least on the top – so when you’re making the “Do I toast?” or “Do I not toast?” decision, ask yourself how much texture you want in your bread. We love a lot of texture and we love the over-done crunchy bits – so pre-toasting before broiling was the perfect decision for us!

And you can have it with, or without, the balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil drizzle.  It’s good this way too!

Chicken Caprese Sandwich | Inspiration Kitchen-0092I hope you love this sandwich as much as we did.  It was such a light, low-fat sandwich and seemed perfect for spring.

Enjoy!

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Chicken Caprese Sandwich with Roasted Garlic

Light, low fat, fresh and delicious Chicken Caprese sandwich with onion Artisan bread and roasted garlic. Perfect for summertime.
Course: Main
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic roasted
  • 2 chicken breast cut in half and pounded to 1/4" thick
  • 4 slices Artisan onion bread toasted
  • tomatoes sliced
  • mozarella cheese sliced
  • basil julienned
  • balsamic vinegar scant
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut the top off of the garlic, exposing the tops of the heads.
  • Create a tinfoil tent, and place garlic inside, with cut sides up. Drizzle exposed garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Wrap garlic tightly in tin foil, place in a baking dish and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove garlic from oven, and when cool enough to touch, squeeze garlic cloves from the skins. Discard skins. Drizzle just a scant amount of olive oil over heads, then smash the garlic heads with a fork to make a paste. Set aside.
  • Toast bread and set aside.
  • Spread garlic paste on each slice of bread and set aside.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken breast.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Turn heat down to medium. Add chicken to pan and cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes per side or until done and juices run clear. When done, remove from pan and set aside. Let rest for 2 minutes.
  • Layer garlic bread with chicken, tomatoes and mozarella cheese. Place under broiler and heat until cheese melts and is bubbly. Remove from oven and top with basil. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Serve.

 

Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dishes Tagged With: caprese, cheese, chicken, dinner, garlic, garlicy, healthy, inspiration kitchen, low calorie, low fat, lunch, main dish, mozarella, poultry, recipe, roasted garlic, salad, sandwich, sandwiches, skinny, tomatoes

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Comments

  1. Marcie says

    March 24, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I love Caprese anything — this sandwich looks so delicious, Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Me too Marcie – this sandwich was really good. Light but filling!

      Reply
  2. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    March 24, 2014 at 8:29 am

    This looks like such a simple yet totally satisfying dish! Simple is often times the best, isn’t it?! And what’s not to love about roasted garlic?!?!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Chris – it WAS simple and delicious! Those are my favorite kind of meals. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Kristi, I’m definitely going to have to phone a friend about this one! My boys would love this… we are huge sandwich lovers. And, this one is very creative! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      Hahaha! Thanks for the pin Gloria! And, I’m so pleased you like it! Your boys will love it! Easy, simple and yet delicious!

      Reply
  4. Johlene says

    March 24, 2014 at 10:31 am

    So why didn´t you phone me??? 🙂
    You have a new follower on Instagram!! xoxo

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      Hahahaha! Love you Johlene! So glad I have an Instagram fan! xoxo back at you!

      Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 6:08 pm

      Grrrr. Sometimes I just can’t spell. The head says one thing, the fingers type another! {Hugs} Johlene. The head is not engaged today.

      Reply
  5. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    I bet the roasted garlic makes this sandwich taste absolutely amazing! Love this recipe Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Christin! We love roasted garlic and it makes a real difference in this recipe!

      Reply
  6. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    March 24, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    This looks phenomenal! I love caprese salads and I have been dying to try roasted garlic! Once I finally do try roasted garlic, I know I’ll be obsessed! Aaaand I will absolutely be making this sandwich!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Roasted garlic is sssssooooo easy. I was thinking of doing it for the WA Wednesday series. And yes, it’s completely addictive once you start! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    March 24, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    YUM. This sandwich includes so many of my favorite flavors! We are huge garlic lovers so we will certainly be roasting ours. 🙂 What an awesome, springtime meal, Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 24, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      I’m so glad you like it Alyssa! I am so ready for springtime! And, I love these sort of light, easy meals! Have a beautiful week!

      Reply
  8. Judit + Corina @WineDineDaily says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    We both love Caprese salad and this looks fantastic Kristi! The crusty bread with roasted garlic sounds heavenly 🙂
    J+C

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 3:14 am

      Thank you Judit & Corina! I’m so glad you like it! Have a great week!

      Reply
  9. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Kristi, this looks Ah-mazing!!!! I honestly would not even need the chicken. I would go right for the toasted bread, tomato, cheese, garlic and basil. That way I could eat more of them!! I know, I know…..now a days everyone is so paranoid of gluten and just want the protein, but I am a carb-a-holic!! These are making me hungry!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      I could go without the chicken too – as long as I had that scrumptious roasted garlic. I swear, I am totally addicted to the stuff! Hope you have a beautiful week Renee!

      Reply
  10. whatjessicabakednext says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:23 am

    This looks divine! I love caprese sandwiches!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Jessica! I hope you love it! Have a great week!

      Reply
  11. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says

    March 25, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    MMM this looks so fresh! I love caprese!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks Kristi! I am so glad you like it! Have a beautiful week!

      Reply
  12. Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk says

    March 25, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    How beautifully presented! I wish I could make my meals look like that… and it sounds super delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      Thanks Aimee! They don’t always turn out this pretty, but sometimes I get lucky! I hope you have a great week!

      Reply
  13. Juliana says

    March 25, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Wow, this sandwich looks awesome, like how you layered it…and the roasted garlic just sound delicious!
    Thanks for the recipe Kristi…have a wonderful week 😀

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks Juliana! I am so glad you like it! The roasted garlic was a great addition! Have a beautiful week yourself!

      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    This sandwich looks amazing Kristi! I love caprese salads and the roasted garlic makes this so irresistible!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 25, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Kelly! I think you’ll love it if you try it. The roasted garlic is the trick! Have a great week!

      Reply
  15. Monica says

    March 26, 2014 at 2:49 am

    Can’t stop admiring that perfectly toasted piece of bread! The rest looks amazing too. I want that for breakfast, lunch, dinner…or a snack, anytime!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 26, 2014 at 3:58 am

      Thanks Monica! I love my bread a little on the crunchier side – I’m a huge fan of texture! Have a great week!

      Reply
      • Monica says

        March 26, 2014 at 4:25 am

        I like my bread toasted to the point of almost burnt so I know just what you’re talking about! Delish!

        Reply
  16. Mary Frances says

    March 26, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Looks fresh, light and delicious!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 26, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks Mary Frances! Sandwiches are the best. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Ashley says

    March 26, 2014 at 11:00 am

    This is one awesome looking sandwich! I love the bread on sandwiches too – but with this one the tomato and mozzarella are definitely calling out to me! haha And the basil … I don’t want to forget that either : )

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 26, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Oh no – you can’t forget the basil! The smell alone is amazing! Have a great weekend Ashley!

      Reply
  18. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    March 29, 2014 at 2:06 am

    I need one of these for dinner today, I really do! Oh wow, this is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever seen! xx

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 29, 2014 at 3:57 am

      Thanks Consuelo – it was really tasty and healthy too!

      Reply
  19. Jack says

    April 13, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Kristi,
    When making this sandwich I had no balsamic vinegar in the house; BUT I did have a bottle of balsamic glaze just hanging around. Well, when I topped this sandwich with the balsamic glaze, it reminded me why we were given taste buds. Mmmmmnn!!! ( did I spell that right? ) the tase was heavenly. I don’t think I would tire of having this joyous sandwich on my menu every week. Thanks ever so much.
    Jack

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks Jack! I am so glad you liked the sandwich! We loved it, so to know someone else loves it too is a bonus!

      Reply

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