Best Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Name: Best Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp Italian seasoning; 4 tbsp Oléico Safflower oil; 8 slices bread; 8 tbsp pesto; 12 oz mozzarella; 2 tomatoes on the vine; 1 1/2 cup baby spinach

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
666 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Best Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Isaac Lopez

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Get ready for the best chicken pesto sandwich recipe you'll ever find! Perfect for dinner or lunch on-the-go, you only need a few ingredients and 20 minutes to make this delicious sandwich.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
4 tbsp Oléico Safflower oil
8 slices bread
8 tbsp pesto
12 oz mozzarella cut into slices
2 tomatoes on the vine sliced
1 1/2 cup baby spinach

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Instructions

Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 chicken cutlets.
Mix the salt, black pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl and season both sides of the chicken cutlets.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sear the chicken cutlets for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
All the the bread slices on a flat surface and top them all with pesto. Top 4 of the bread slices with the mozzarella slices as well.
Heat the remaining oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the bread slices in the pan (in batches) and sear covered for 2-3 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
Top the bread with tomatoes, spinach, seared chicken and another slice of bread. Make sure to use one bread with melted mozzarella for each sandwich.

Notes

I prefer using boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe, however, boneless skinless chicken thighs work too. Keep in mind that the cooking time may increase.
You can use homemade pesto or store-bought to make these sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 666kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 1801mg (75%) Potassium 668mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2314IU (46%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 607mg (61%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 666 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	666kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	51g	102%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	142mg	47%
Sodium	1801mg	75%
Potassium	668mg	14%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	2314IU	46%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	607mg	61%
Iron	4mg	22%