Best Chicken Pesto Sandwich

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    666 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Best Chicken Pesto Sandwich

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 breast boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 tbsp safflower oil Oléico brand
  • 8 lices bread
  • 8 tbsp pesto
  • 12 oz mozzarella cheese cut into slices
  • 2 tomato sliced, on the vine
  • 1 1/2 cup baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 chicken cutlets.
  2. Mix the salt, black pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl and season both sides of the chicken cutlets.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 (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%)

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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