Zesty Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Zesty Chicken Salad Sandwiches
4.5 (2 ratings)
This chicken sandwich recipe uses tomatoes, mayo and a delicious dressing before being topped with avocado. Recipe courtesy of Ready Set Eat
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
6
Zesty Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
  • 2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 can (10 oz each) ro*tel® original diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
  • 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • pam® original no-stick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (3/4 cup = 3 oz)
  • 1 loaf (16 oz each) french bread baguette (24 inches long)
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced thin
Directions
  1. Combine chicken, oil, garlic and pepper in large recloseable food storage bag; close bag and refrigerate 15 minutes.
  2. Combine drained tomatoes and mayonnaise in food processor; pulse until smooth.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
  5. Remove chicken from bag; discard bag with remaining marinade.
  6. Cook chicken 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center (165°F), turning once.
  7. Cool chicken 15 minutes in refrigerator.
  8. Shred chicken with fork.
  9. Place chicken in bowl; add cheese and mayonnaise mixture.
  10. Stir to combine.
  11. Cut bread into 6 pieces, about 4 inches each.
  12. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
  13. Evenly top bottom halves with chicken mixture and avocado slices.
  14. Close with top halves of bread.