Open Faced Chicken And Artichoke Ciabatta Sandwiches Recipes

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Caramelized onions, mushrooms and two types of cheese make these my favorite sandwiches. I invented them for a last-minute picnic by combining items I had on hand. They've been a hit ever since. -Lynda Clark of Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cut bread into eight 1-in. slices and toast slices. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion for 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender and golden brown; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese and pepper. Spread blue cheese mixture over each bread slice. Top with chicken, mushroom mixture and mozzarella cheese., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN - ARTICHOKE SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Chicken - Artichoke Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 slices Italian bread, about one-third of a 1 lb. loaf (1/2 inch bias slices)
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and thinly sliced
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
12 ounces cooked chicken or 12 ounces turkey, cut into bite size strips, about 2 1/4 cups
4 -6 ounces shredded provolone cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Lightly spread pesto on one side of each bread slice.
Top slices with prosciutto, artichoke slices, red pepper strips, and chicken strips.
Place sandwiches on a large foil lined cookie sheet.
Cover loosely with foil.
Bake about 8 minutes or till nearly heated through.
Uncover sandwiches and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 4 to 5 minutes more or till cheese melts.

OPEN-FACE CRAB AND ARTICHOKE MELT

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I found this in the 3/2005 issue of Bon Appetit and I usually halve it for my small family. When I do that, I use a smaller jar of marinated artichokes and drain them well.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 medium onion, chopped
12 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained, picked over
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Mix first 5 ingredients and 1/2°C parsley in a large bowl to blend. Transfer crab mixture to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. You can prepare up to this point and cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°. Bake crab mixture until bubbling and heated through, about 25 minutes.
Preheat broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Divide hot crab mixture among bread slices, using about 1/2 cup each. Top with tomato slices, then Monterey Jack cheese slices. Broil sandwiches until cheese melts, watching carefully to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the 2 T. of parsley and serve hot.