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Chicken Pesto Sandwich
This chicken pesto sandwich is a simple but filling recipe that makes for the perfect lunch! A toasted ciabatta loaf loaded with mayonnaise, pesto, melty provolone, juicy chicken, and shredded lettuce, this cafe-style ciabatta sandwich is also perfect for making ahead of time for an easy grab-and-go meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 to 2 servings
Calories: 2010 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Sandwich
- 1 loaf ciabatta piccolo bread (275g)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 to 4 tablespoons pesto
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until the chicken thighs are well coated.
- In a grill pan (or grill or regular sheet), heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken thighs smooth-side down and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside.
- Slice the ciabatta in half lengthwise and then generously spread mayonnaise on the cut side. Place the ciabatta on a sheet pan and broil the bread for 5 minutes or until they are as golden and crispy as desired.
- Generously spread the pesto over the layer of mayonnaise and add the four chicken thighs to the bottom half of the sliced loaf.
- Layer a single layer of sliced cheese over the chicken, transfer it back to the oven, and broil for another minute or until the cheese has melted over the chicken thighs.
- Add the shredded lettuce over the top of the melted cheese and then top it with the top slice of bread over the top.
- Depending on your preference, press down and slice the bread into thirds or halves.
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Notes
- (Estimated calories is for the entire loaf)
Nutrition Information
Calories
2010kcal
(101%)
Carbohydrates
138g
(46%)
Protein
133g
(266%)
Fat
101g
(155%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
Monounsaturated Fat
37g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
496mg
(165%)
Sodium
3930mg
(164%)
Potassium
1400mg
(40%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5989IU
(120%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
689mg
(69%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1to 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2010
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2010kcal | 101% |
| Carbohydrates | 138g | 46% |
| Protein | 133g | 266% |
| Fat | 101g | 155% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 496mg | 165% |
| Sodium | 3930mg | 164% |
| Potassium | 1400mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5989IU | 120% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 689mg | 69% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.