Chicken Pizzaiola Sandwich with Spinach and Fontina Recipe

Name: Chicken Pizzaiola Sandwich with Spinach and Fontina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 4 hoagie rolls, toasted (buttered if you like); 8 slices Fontina cheese (or provolone; mozzarella); 16 raw spinach leaves, trimmed (if using baby spinach, add more)

Servings: persons

1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
4 hoagie rolls, toasted (buttered if you like)
8 slices Fontina cheese (or provolone
mozzarella)
16 raw spinach leaves, trimmed (if using baby spinach, add more)

1
In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender (not browned).
2
Add tomato sauce and wine; then the dried oregano and basil; season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
3
Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add garlic powder and shredded cooked chicken and simmer together another 15 minutes.
5
(Actually, the more time you have, the better, up to an hour; cover mixture if it becomes too thick).
6
To assemble: Spoon some of the chicken pizzaiola mixture on 4 toasted hoagie-style rolls and top with fontina cheese slices.
7
Place open-face in a 350F oven, or broil, until cheese melts.
8
Place 4 spinach leaves on each sandwich, fold up and serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onions, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pizzaiola Sandwich with Spinach and Fontina falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pizzaiola Sandwich with Spinach and Fontina

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