Pesto Chicken Sandwich
A delicious Pesto Chicken Sandwich featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, pesto, and arugula on toasted ciabatta rolls.
Equipment
- grill
- sauté pan
- cookie sheet
- broiler
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 breasts chicken
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Sandwich
- 4 rolls ciabatta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- ½ cup pesto homemade basil pesto recommended
- 1 whole tomato sliced
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts in half so you have thinner pieces.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Cook over a preheated grill until cooked through. Chicken can also be cooked in a saute pan with a touch of olive oil.
Sandwich
- Lightly brush the inside of the ciabatta rolls with olive oil. Place rolls with oil side down on hot grill and cook just until toasted. If using a saute pan, the rolls may be toasted in pan as well.
- Place cooked chicken on a cookie sheet and top each breast with mozzarella. Place under a broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Spread a generous amount of pesto on the top half of the bun.
- Assemble sandwich by placing chicken breast on bottom bun, then tomatoes and topping with arugula.
- Serve right away.
Notes
Slice your chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking. Adjust the recipe for the number of servings. Toasting your bun enhances flavor and texture. Cheese can also be melted on the grill. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg
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