Monster Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Monster Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Originally posted October 2018.

Halloween this year looks different than in years past, but if your goblins are venturing out to carve through the neighborhood on Halloween night, treat them to these irresistibly easy Monster Chicken Salad Sandwiches featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

I have always been a sucker for themed events, and Halloween, in particular, is one of those holidays that brings out the kid in me. It is purely fun and stress-free, from the decorations, the creative costumes, to the creepy food. When our kiddos were younger, they loved having their friends over hours before the big event for a Halloween potluck with all kinds of themed ghoulish treats, such as Jack-o-Lantern Dips, deviled eyeballs, Witches Cheese Brooms, and so much more! (See below for some of our favorite eerie concoctions).

Now that our children are older, it warms my heart that they still request spooky treats for Halloween; however, I prefer to extend the season and prepare ghoulish dishes weeks before Halloween. I whipped up a batch of our children’s favorite chicken salad recipe (featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard) the other day and had these Monster Chicken Salad Sandwiches waiting for our daughter when she came home from school, and she was terrifyingly thrilled.

Halloween is this Saturday, so if you are on the hunt for a “fang-tastic” recipe this Halloween, consider these deliciously easy Monster Chicken Salad Sandwiches, because they are “to die for”!

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken breasts, cooked (store-bought rotisserie chicken would work well too.)

• 1/3 cup Celery, finely chopped

• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped

• 2/3 cup Mayonnaise

• 1 Tablespoon Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

• 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish

• 1/4 tsp pepper, fresh ground

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup chopped grapes (optional)

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

• Slices of cheddar cheese (you could use American cheese slices)

• Rolls of your choice

• Romaine lettuce, washed and separated

• Large olives stuffed with pimentos for the eyes

• colorful toothpicks for the eyes

Preparation

I usually cook the chicken and eggs the day before, so place the cooked chicken in a food processor and pulse until the chicken is chopped.  (Coarsely hand chopping the chicken will work just as well).  Place the chicken into a medium bowl.  Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir. Set aside.

**Note- Grapes and pecans would be a nice addition to the chicken salad. Even though I LOVE chicken salad made that way, our children usually balk at the thought, so I leave them out.  How cute would these be made into sliders? (Switch up the regular sized rolls for slider buns and use smaller olives).

Separate, wash, and pat dry the lettuce. Set aside. Place slices of cheese on a cutting board and with a sharp knife, cut “teeth” triangles into cheese. Save cut-outs for another recipe.

To a sliced roll, add the cheese “teeth”, the lettuce, and a generous dollop of chicken salad. That's it!

Add the top of the bun to the sandwich, then decorate the monster sandwich with the olives on toothpicks. Go ahead and have fun with your food! Enjoy!

Comment below and send us pictures of your ghoulish creations! Thank you for visiting!

Here are other ghoulish Halloween treats for you to enjoy this Halloween! For more fun Halloween themed foods, check out Halloween Foods You Must Try.

• Jack-o-Lantern Dips

• Festive Deviled Eyeballs

• Witches Cheese Brooms with Mustard Dipping Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

I cannot be the only one who takes leftovers and creates new masterpieces to stretch a buck, right? Take soup, for example. It is the perfect means for re-purposing leftovers and a dish to be enjoyed year-round. Do you eat soup year-round? We do! Today, we have taken leftovers to a new level, combined the flavors of the classic dish Chicken Cordon Bleu (chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese), added Cherchies® award-winning Champagne Mustard, and created this delicious soup your family will love.

If you have been following our blog (thank you, we love you, or if you just found our blog, welcome, we love you, too!), you will recall (or be introduced to) my passion for creating culinary masterpieces using leftovers. With a family of five, I do my best to waste as little as possible, and leftovers are the way to go. This delicious soup recipe came together out of necessity last Christmas when I tried to make sense of leftover ham, vegetables from the crudité platter, Swiss cheese, and leftover chicken (which always seems to be a staple in our home). It dawned on me, Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup! Something different, and different is good:)

This rich, creamy soup tastes like its iconic cousin with generous chunks of ham, chicken, Swiss Cheese, hearty vegetables, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning. The flavors combine beautifully to create a delicious meal your family will repeatedly request.  

What are you waiting for? Grab your leftovers and make a batch of this flavorful soup today. If there are any leftovers, portion them off into plastic freezer bags and freeze them to be enjoyed year-round.

Bon Appétit! 

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Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) butter

• 3-4 carrots, peeled and diced

• 3 stalks celery, chopped

• 1/3 cup white wine

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Minors chicken base

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Thyme

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Rosemary

• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz

• 1 heaping  Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese

• 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced

• 1 cup diced ham (leftover holiday ham is perfect, or chop up a ham slice)

• 2 Tablespoon (Tbsp) all-purpose flour

• 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Preparation
Chop onions, carrots,and celery and set aside.

Wash and chop potatoes. In a Dutch oven, add enough water to cover the potatoes and cook potatoes on medium-high, until almost fork tender. Drain potatoes and set aside when they are finished cooking. 

While potatoes are cooking, add onions, carrots, and celery to a large skillet and cook in butter on low until tender.  Add the cooked onions, carrots, and celery to the potatoes in the Dutch oven. 

Add the chicken broth, wine, Thyme, Rosemary, Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, chicken, and ham to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.  Add the Swiss cheese.   

To thicken the soup, remove 1 cup of soup from pan and combine it with the flour in a food processor or blender (that can handle heat).  Puree until smooth.  Add the pureed soup back to the Dutch oven and stir.  Add the Swiss cheese.   Allow soup to cook for 5 minutes. 

Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).  Serve with a green salad and our Best Darn Garlic Bread for a complete meal.

Bon Appetit!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe

Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Rice Recipe

Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Rice Recipe

Add zing to Mexican Night or Taco Tuesday with this easy-to-make Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Rice Recipe.

"Mexican Night" (tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.) appears weekly on our meal rotation, and Mexican (Spanish) rice is our family's favorite accompaniment. I recently tried something new and served Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Rice, featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, white Jasmine rice, and Cilantro.  This flavorful side dish was a massive hit with our family!

If you are looking for a zippy dish that is quick and easy and pairs nicely with your favorite Mexican dish, then surprise your family with Chardonnay Lime and Cilantro Rice. Your family will thank you!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup white jasmine rice (We used Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice- found at BJ's Warehouse)

• 2 cups chicken stock or water

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) butter

• 2 teaspoons (tsp) Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) fresh lime juice

• 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp) cilantro, finely chopped

Preparation

Add water or stock, rice, and butter to a medium sauce pan.  Turn the heat on medium-high, cover and cook until water comes to a boil (about 5 minutes).

Turn down heat, stir rice, and add Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning and lime juice to the pan.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove the rice from the heat, add the chopped cilantro and allow the mixture to simmer, covered for another 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.  Serve with our Double Decker Tacos, Fish Tacos, or your favorite Mexican dishes.

*Note:  Adjust the water content according to preference, increasing for more softness or decreasing for a firmer texture.

Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Rice Recipe

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time:  20 Minutes
Difficulty:  Easy

Happy Spring friends!  Old man winter has finally loosened his grasp here in Pennsylvania, and signs of warmer weather are emerging everywhere...the Forsythia are awakening, the daffodils are smiling, the birds are playing, and the weather people are forecasting summer-like temperatures this weekend.  Amen!  To celebrate the return of Spring and warmth, I am excited to share this quick and easy, summer-like Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe.

Nothing screams warm weather like juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and savory basil (aka Caprese).  I absolutely love this refreshing combination and by adding leftover chicken and pasta to the mix, dinner is easy peasy.  So if you want to tantalize your family's taste buds with an easy meal and celebrate the fresh taste of summer, grab some plump juicy tomatoes, Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning, fresh mozzarella cheese, and create this deliciously satisfying summer-like dish.  Your family will thank you.  

Let us know how you liked this dish and as always, thank you for visiting our blog!  

Ingredients

• 1 package of spaghetti, cooked according to directions
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto (or make it homemade with our Perfect Pesto Recipe)
• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced (cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or leftover chicken would work really well here)
• 1 Tablespoon Tbsp) fresh chopped basil for garnish

Preparation
Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water, and drain.  Rinse, dry, and slice cherry or grape tomatoes in half and set aside.

While spaghetti is cooking, prepare the sauce.   In a large skillet, add the cream cheese, light cream, pesto, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.  Cook on low for 5 minutes.  The sauce should begin to thicken.  Add the tomatoes, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses to the sauce, stirring occasionally to prevent from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.  Towards the end of the cooking process, add the diced cooked chicken. 

When the pasta has finished cooking, drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the cheese mixture.  Cook for a couple of minutes.  Garnish with fresh basil and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!

Bon appetito!

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe