Chicken Caesar Sandwich with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
Take a blend of ricotta with a tangy Caesar dressing and smear it on a toasted ciabatta roll. Then layer it with slices of savory chicken. Top with cherry tomatoes roasted with garlic, rich olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add crisp romaine, shaved Parmesan and Asiago cheese and you have one extraordinary chicken sandwich!
Equipment
- Small baking dish
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- For the roasted tomatoes:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 large carton of cherry tomatoes, about 20 to 30 tomatoes
- 8 to 10 cloves of garlic, sliced in half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra to season the sandwich
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus extra to season the sandwich
- For the sandwich spread:
- ⅓ cup Caesar salad dressing
- ⅔ cup ricotta cheese
- For the sandwich:
- ½ pound roasted sliced chicken
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan and Asiago cheese blend*
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 ciabatta rolls
Instructions
- To make the roasted tomatoes:
- Pour the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar into a small baking dish. Toss the cherry tomatoes into the dish then add the garlic cloves. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Roast in a 350-degree oven for 35 minutes or until the tomatoes and garlic are very soft. Stir after the first 15 minutes of roasting.
- To make the sandwich spread:
- Stir the Caesar salad dressing together with the ricotta cheese.
- Assemble the sandwiches:
- Warm the ciabatta rolls in a 375-degree oven for about 6 minutes or until the bread is warm and soft.
- Using a serrated knife slice the rolls in half. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the liquid from the roasted tomatoes onto the thicker top portion of the roll. Spread the ricotta-Caesar dressing on the bottom half of the roll.
- Divide the sliced chicken and place it on the bottom of each roll. Top with some of the roasted tomatoes including pieces of the roasted garlic. Place about 1 tablespoon of the shaved cheese on top of the tomatoes and add a sprinkling of kosher salt and freshly black pepper.
- Add a small piece of romaine lettuce, top and serve.
Notes
Roasting the tomatoes is an extra step but they make a delicious addition to this or any sandwich!
*Sartori makes beautiful cheese blends and can be found at many food markets.