Ultimate Chicken Pesto Sandwich
A flavorful Chicken Pesto Sandwich featuring tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and gooey mozzarella, all encased in perfect crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of your choice of bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat them dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Add the pesto and cheese: Spoon pesto on cooked chicken and top with mozzarella, then cover to melt.
- Toast the bread: Toast it in a skillet or the toaster until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich: Slather remaining pesto on bread, add chicken, and top with basil.
- Final touch: Grill the sandwich for an even crustier texture.
Notes
Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Add lemon zest to the pesto for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: sandwich, chicken, pesto, mozzarella, Italian, quick meal
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