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Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich
A delicious basil pesto chicken sandwich that is quick and easy and one of the tastiest sandwiches you will eat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 2 (12.5-ounce) cans premium chunk chicken breast, 2 cups shredded chicken
- ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Hoagie rolls
Optional Toppings
- tomatoes
- spinach
- sliced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 2 (12.5-ounce) cans premium chunk chicken breast, and ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise. Mix until combined.
- In a food processor pulse 1 cup fresh basil, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup grated parmesan, and 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pesto sauce to the chicken mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Assemble on the hoagie rolls or bread of choice. Add the desired toppings on top and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
322IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.