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Spicy Open Faced Italian Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup well drained hot or mild pickled vegetables (jardinière)
  • 1/8 tsp. each: salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto or deli smoked ham
  • 4 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Reduced Fat Provolone Cheese
  • 4 slices sourdough or rustic Italian bread, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 6 to 7 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a small bowl; stir in pickled vegetables and set aside.
  2. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken. Add chicken to same skillet; cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Spoon onion mixture over chicken; top with prosciutto and cheese. Turn off heat; cover skillet and let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serve over toast; top with basil if desired.

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