Description
These chicken apple sandwiches are warm, melty, and perfectly balanced with tender shredded chicken, crisp tart apples, and creamy cheese layered between buttery toasted bread. A quick and satisfying meal ideal for busy weeknights or easy lunches.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, multigrain, or sandwich bread)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, sliced or spreadable
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- Optional: pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place 4 slices butter-side down on the baking sheet.
- Divide shredded chicken evenly among the 4 slices. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Layer cream cheese over the chicken, then add thin slices of apple.
- Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Bake for 10 minutes, carefully flip, then bake another 8–10 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Slice apples about 1/8 inch thick for best texture.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat as an alternative to baking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
- Not recommended for freezing once assembled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
