Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer delight with this Chicken Pesto Sandwich! Juicy chicken breasts are infused with vibrant basil pesto, layered with creamy mozzarella and fresh tomatoes, all nestled between crusty artisan bread. Perfect for picnics or quick lunches, this sandwich is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Experience a burst of flavors that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 slices artisan bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper, place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, stir store-bought pesto or blend fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until smooth.
- Once cooked, let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Slice the artisan bread lengthwise and spread pesto on each side. Layer sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and tomato.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a touch of olive oil. Grill each side of the sandwich for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and slice diagonally before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 105mg