Flying Cheddar Chicken Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with the Flying Cheddar Chicken Salad Sandwich, a bold twist on the classic chicken salad sandwich that brings irresistible flavor to every bite. This quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a pop of freshness from lemon juice, all enhanced by the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. Finely chopped celery and green onions add the perfect touch of crispness, while a layering of juicy tomato slices and crisp lettuce on golden-toasted bread completes the ultimate texture experience. Ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this satisfying sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes and packed with savory, cheesy goodness. Perfect for anyone seeking a deliciously upgraded sandwich recipe, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 4 strips (crumbled) Cooked bacon
- 1 stalk (finely chopped) Celery
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 slices (toasted) Sandwich bread
- 4 whole Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped celery, green onions, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
Place a lettuce leaf on a slice of toasted bread, followed by 2 slices of tomato.
Spread a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture over the tomato slices.
Top with another slice of toasted bread to complete the sandwich.
Repeat the process to make 4 sandwiches.
Slice each sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.0 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 5243 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 197.1 g | 394% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1658 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 39.1 mg | 217% | |
| Potassium | 5931 mg | 126% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
