Warm Chicken Sandwiches with Mushrooms, Spinach and Cheese

Health score
37%
Warm Chicken Sandwiches with Mushrooms, Spinach and Cheese
45 min.
4
595kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Warm Chicken Sandwiches with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Cheese, a delightful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines tender shredded roast chicken with sautéed mushrooms and fresh baby spinach, all enveloped in the warm embrace of ciabatta rolls. The addition of Fontina cheese adds a rich, creamy texture that melts beautifully, making each bite a savory experience.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy night in. The combination of whole grain mustard and garlic infuses the sandwiches with a depth of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. Plus, the nutritional balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’re not just enjoying a delicious meal, but a wholesome one too.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. With minimal equipment needed, you can easily whip up these sandwiches in your frying pan and oven. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor the delightful aroma of these warm chicken sandwiches that are sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • ounce baby spinach 
  •  ciabatta rolls halved
  • ounces fontina shredded divided
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided plus more for drizzling
  • cups roasted chicken shredded
  • tablespoons shallots chopped
  • 12 ounces mushrooms white sliced
  • servings coarse mustard whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pull some breadfrom ciabatta rolls to form slightly hollowcenters.
  2. Drizzle ciabatta rolls with oliveoil.
  3. Spread roll bottoms with whole grainmustard.
  4. Sprinkle roll bottoms with halfof Fontina cheese.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skilletover medium-high heat.
  6. Add mushrooms;sauté 4 minutes.
  7. Add chopped shallotsand pressed garlic; sauté 3 minutes.
  8. Addchicken; sauté 2 minutes to heat through.
  9. Transfer to plate.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon oilto skillet.
  11. Add spinach; sauté 2 minutes.Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  12. Drain.Spoon chicken mixture, then spinach overroll bottoms. Top with remaining cheese.Cover with roll tops. Wrap each sandwichtightly in foil.
  13. Bake sandwiches untilcheese melts, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories595kcal
Protein27.28%
Fat50.68%
Carbs22.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.75
Glycemic Load
1.44
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.571739176045%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
2.27mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:595.38kcal
29.77%
Fat:33.78g
51.97%
Saturated Fat:13.91g
86.92%
Carbohydrates:33.05g
11.02%
Net Carbohydrates:30.38g
11.05%
Sugar:3.2g
3.55%
Cholesterol:118.27mg
39.42%
Sodium:868.93mg
37.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.9g
81.81%
Vitamin K:179.11µg
170.58%
Vitamin A:3873.23IU
77.46%
Selenium:35.78µg
51.12%
Vitamin B3:8.98mg
44.91%
Phosphorus:432.93mg
43.29%
Vitamin B2:0.63mg
37.31%
Calcium:367.06mg
36.71%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
27.01%
Zinc:3.76mg
25.04%
Folate:92.23µg
23.06%
Vitamin B5:2.26mg
22.63%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.54%
Potassium:698.11mg
19.95%
Vitamin B12:1.19µg
19.83%
Copper:0.39mg
19.27%
Vitamin E:2.41mg
16.1%
Vitamin C:12.87mg
15.59%
Magnesium:62.3mg
15.57%
Iron:2.6mg
14.44%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.25%
Fiber:2.67g
10.67%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%
Source:Epicurious