Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe
Enjoy the delicious combination of warm ciabatta rolls filled with juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and melty mozzarella, all brought together with zesty pesto in this Chicken Pesto Sandwich recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Sandwiches:
- 4 ciabatta rolls (sliced in half horizontally)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (divided, optional)
- ⅓ cup pesto (divided)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 4 cutlets. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Toast the Ciabatta: Toast ciabatta rolls in the skillet until lightly golden.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise and pesto on ciabatta halves. Top with chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and remaining ciabatta halves.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Brush with avocado oil and cook in the skillet until mozzarella melts.
Notes
- Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover sandwiches for up to one day.
- Reheating: Wrap sandwiches in foil and heat in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 892mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
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