Best Italian Festival Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add mayonnaise and pepper; toss to coat., Spoon 1/2 cup salad onto two bread slices; top with lettuce and remaining bread.

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stir together chicken, mozzarella, olives, sun dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, and roasted red peppers.
• Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray (such as Pam) and place over medium-high heat. Divide Parmesan into 4 small piles (about 1 tablespoon each) spreading slightly. Top with 4 slices of bread.
• Pile chicken mixture onto half the bread and cook for a minute or two until cheese is crusty. Close sandwiches and reduce heat ot medium. Cook for a minute or to two on each side or until bread is golden and filling is warm.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• combine chicken and dressing in ziploc bag, shake to coat.
• chill 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• remove chicken, discard marinade. grill in skillet over medium high heat 4 minutes each side or until chicken done.
• grill bread slices in same pan.
• combine lettuce and parmesan, arrange over 4 bread slices. top with chicken and remaining slices. serve immediately.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ITALIAN SANDWICHES RECIPE

Steps:

• Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Dump the canned tomatoes on top.
• In a small bowl. mix together Italian dressing, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
• Pour mixture on top of chicken.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Shred chicken with two forks and stir in fresh basil.
• Serve chicken on buns and enjoy.

FESTIVAL-STYLE GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
• Pierce the sausages in a few places with a fork, and set aside. Slice off the bottoms of the onion halves so they will sit flat on the grill. Brush the bell pepper and onion halves with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
• Place the sausages, onions, and peppers on the preheated grill. Cook and turn the sausages until well browned and juices run clear. Cook vegetables until tender and peppers are slightly charred. Remove vegetables and sausages from the grill.
• Place the peppers in a paper bag, close, and cool slightly. Remove and discard the charred skin from the peppers; slice peppers into strips. Slice the onion halves. Place salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Add the peppers and onions, and toss until evenly coated. To serve, place sausages in sandwich rolls, and top with the pepper and onion mixture.