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Italian Chicken Hoagies with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

4.91 from 10 votes
These quick and easy sandwiches are packed with flavor thanks to a flavorful red pepper spread and fresh basil leaves.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings4
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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces jarred roasted red peppers drained and patted dry (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 large French baguette about 24″ long or 4 large hoagie buns
  • 2 cups chicken shredded rotisserie or a few chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or several slices
  • a handful of fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Place roasted red peppers, garlic, mayo, and lemon juice (if you don’t have a lemon, sub red or white wine vinegar, or just leave it out!) in a food processor. Add a pinch of salt and a few cracks of fresh ground pepper. Process until smooth and then store in the fridge until ready to use. You can make the sauce ahead of time.
  • Slice bread in half to open it up. Lightly brush with olive oil or butter and place under a broiler until golden brown and toasted.
  • Remove from oven and spread red pepper sauce on the bottom half of the bread. Layer chicken on top of it and top with cheese.
  • Place back in the broiler just until cheese is melted. Top with basil leaves. Spread red pepper sauce on other side of bread and put sandwich together. Slice in to 4 large hoagies, or 8 smaller sandwiches.

Notes

  • Although this recipe calls for French baguette or hoagie buns, it will really work with any type of bread you prefer. Ciabatta would be another tasty choice! 
  • These sandwiches are best made and eaten fresh. If you'd like to prep ahead, feel free to whiz up your roasted red pepper spread up to 24 hours ahead of time. You can always cook and prep your chicken as well. When it's time to assemble the sandwiches, they come together very quickly!

Nutrition

Calories: 1369kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 131g, Saturated Fat: 38g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g, Monounsaturated Fat: 53g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 121mg, Sodium: 1419mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 545IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 234mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian Sandwiches with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Calories: 1369kcal
Cost: $20
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