OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Caramelized onions, mushrooms and two types of cheese make these my favorite sandwiches. I invented them for a last-minute picnic by combining items I had on hand. They've been a hit ever since. -Lynda Clark of Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cut bread into eight 1-in. slices and toast slices. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion for 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender and golden brown; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese and pepper. Spread blue cheese mixture over each bread slice. Top with chicken, mushroom mixture and mozzarella cheese., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges