Paula Deen’s Almond Chicken Salad Melt
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Paula Deen
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Chicken, Grilled Sandwich, Main Dish, Paula Deen
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup toasted slivered almond
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices country white bread
- 1/4 cup thousand island dressing
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, almonds, parsley, honey, and salt, tossing gently to combine. Spread one side of each slice of bread evenly with Thousand Island dressing.
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Top half of bread slices evenly with chicken salad.
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Place 2 slices Swiss cheese over chicken. Top with remaining slices of bread.
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Spread half of butter on outside of one side of each sandwich.
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Place sandwiches, buttered side down, onto a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat.
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Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
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Spread remaining butter on ungrilled sides of sandwiches, and cook until golden and cheese is melted.
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Serve immediately.