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Costco Rotisserie Chicken Sandwiches

The fastest hot sandwich you'll ever make: Costco rotisserie chicken, melted provolone, roasted peppers, and herb mayo on ciabatta — ready in 10 minutes.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Servings
4
Cost / Serving
$4.25

Quick Answer

Spread herb mayo on toasted ciabatta, layer shredded Costco rotisserie chicken, melted provolone, and roasted red peppers. The provolone melts under the broiler in 90 seconds. Total 15 minutes; serves 4.

A Costco rotisserie chicken sandwich goes beyond cold chicken salad — this is a hot, melted, satisfying sandwich built in 10 minutes. Shredded chicken, provolone, and jarred roasted red peppers go onto ciabatta or a hoagie roll, then get pressed in a skillet or broiled until the cheese melts and the bread crisps. An herb mayo ties everything together.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix mayonnaise, basil (or pesto), garlic powder, and lemon juice to make herb mayo. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Spread herb mayo on both cut sides of each roll.

  3. 3

    Layer the bottom half of each roll: shredded chicken, roasted red peppers, and 2 slices of provolone.

  4. 4

    Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter. Place sandwiches open-faced (tops alongside bottoms) and press lightly.

  5. 5

    Cook 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and bread toasts golden on the bottom.

  6. 6

    Add arugula to the bottom halves, press the tops on, and serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bread works best for rotisserie chicken sandwiches?+
Ciabatta is the top choice — its open crumb soaks up the herb mayo while the crust crisps beautifully in the pan. Hoagie rolls, Kaiser rolls, and sourdough all work well. Avoid very soft sandwich bread, which compresses and gets soggy under the weight of the filling.
Can I make rotisserie chicken sandwiches cold instead of hot?+
Yes — the herb mayo and shredded chicken work great cold in a club-style sandwich. Add lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Skip the provolone and roasted peppers for a lighter version, or keep them for extra flavor. The sandwich holds up well for lunch the next day if you keep the mayo separate.
What cheese melts best on chicken sandwiches?+
Provolone is ideal — mild, creamy, and melts smoothly without overpowering the chicken. Swiss is another great choice. Pepper jack adds heat. Mozzarella has the best stretch. Avoid pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents — it doesn't melt as cleanly.
How much chicken is in one Costco rotisserie chicken?+
A Costco rotisserie chicken yields 3.5–4.5 cups of shredded meat, enough for 4 generous sandwiches with meat left over for another meal. The breast yields clean, easy-to-shred pieces; the thigh and leg add richer flavor. Use both for the best sandwich.
Can I use pesto instead of herb mayo for the spread?+
Yes — Kirkland basil pesto is an excellent direct substitute. Use it straight from the jar as a spread on both sides of the bread. The combination of pesto, chicken, provolone, and roasted peppers is a riff on an Italian pressed sandwich (panino) and is outstanding.

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