Chicken And Sun Dried Tomato Sandwiches Food

EASY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss chicken tenders and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until well seasoned.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute chicken until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add cream, sun- dried tomatoes, green onions, Parmesan cheese, salt, basil, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until completely heated, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain fettuccine. Serve chicken and sauce over the cooked fettuccine.

CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Split the french rolls or bread slices in half, sandwich fashion.
• Spread the cut side of each piece of bread with equal amounts of mayonnaise. Divide the chicken slices into four equal-size portions. Cover half the mayonnaise-smeared bread slices with one portion of chicken slices neatly arranged. Cover each serving with six sun-dried tomatoes. Cover each with two lettuce leaves. Top with the remaining bread slices. Press to make the sandwiches more compact.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place chicken in medium bowl. Add vinegar, olive oil, garlic and rosemary. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken and onions until chicken is just cooked through and onions are golden brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Grill cut sides of rolls until golden brown. Spread bottom halves of rolls with chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Top with chicken breast and some grilled onions and arugula. Spread top halves of rolls with 1 tablespoon goat cheese and place atop sandwiches. Serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Lightly pound chicken to flatten. Trim excess fat from edges. Brush lightly with olive oil, then season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and red pepper to taste; set aside
• In a medium bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons oil from the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside
• Place chicken on preheated grill, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning in different directions while cooking to get cross-hatch grill marks. Place cooked chicken on rolls, and top each with a heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture.

CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Using sharp knife, make 2 or 3 slashes in each piece of chicken.
• Place chicken in a large plastic bag, then pour dressing overtop chicken.
• Sprinkle with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Seal bag and shake or massage bag to mix spices and evenly coat chicken.
• Refrigerate chicken in the bag with marinade at least 1 hour (preferably overnight) When ready to cook, heat barbeque to medium heat.
• Remove chicken from marinade and pour remaining marinade into a small bowl.
• Barbeque with lid closed 10 minutes.
• Brush tops of chicken with remaining marinade, then turn chicken.
• Turn chicken occasionally, while grilling 20 to 30 minutes.
• Before serving sprinkle with basil.
• Can be done in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately.
• 40-45 min depending on size of chicken pieces.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place chicken in shallow baking dish, add chicken stock & white wine.
• Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Add sun dried tomatoes to dish (sprinkle them around the chicken so they are soaking in the wine & broth.
• Return to oven & bake uncovered for an additional 10-20 minutes or until juices run clear.
• When chicken is fully cooked, remove to plate or cutting board & shred using two forks.
• Set chicken aside & chop softened tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
• In medium bowl stir together mayonnaise, chopped tomatoes, salt & pepper, pine nuts, shallots & asiago cheese.
• Serve on a bed of fresh spinach leaves or sandwich chicken salad mixture & spinach between two slices of fresh bread.

SMOKED CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BASIL OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• Make sandwiches:
• In a heatproof bowl pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover and let stand 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Drain tomatoes and pat dry.
• Cut loaf diagonally into 4 pieces and halve each piece horizontally. Spread pesto on cut sides of bread and make 4 sandwiches with chicken, tomatoes, and arugula.
• Make Basil Olive Pesto:
• To a food processor with motor running add garlic and blend until minced. Add basil, parsley, and nuts and blend well. Add oil and blend until smooth. Transfer pesto to a bowl and stir in olives. Pesto may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, surface covered tightly with plastic wrap.
• Bring pesto to room temperature before using. Makes about 3/4 cup.