EASY CHICKEN MELTS

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"These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts, I cut them up and use instead of the canned chicken," says Jessi Holland of Pensacola, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (9-3/4 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic. Spread over bread slices. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.