Description
A warm, toasted chicken pesto sandwich filled with tender chicken, gooey mozzarella, and vibrant pesto for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 ciabatta rolls or sandwich buns
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering and ready.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked through and beautifully golden.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce on one side of each ciabatta roll.
- Place the cooked chicken on the pesto-spread side of the rolls and top with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Close the sandwich, and if desired, grill it in a pan for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crisp.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if you like a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy every flavorful bite!
Notes
Leftover sandwiches can be wrapped tightly and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. For added flavor, try adding roasted red peppers or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg