5 from 6 votes
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Fresh, smoky, and full of flavor, this Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a deli-style culinary sensation!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
People
Calories:
622 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast about 12 ounces, large
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 ciabatta rolls or other crusty rolls
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 Roma tomato sliced
- 2 cups arugula
- basil fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken between two sheets of parchment paper and pound it with a blunt, heavy object (like a cast-iron pan or rolling pin) until it is about 3/4-inch thick. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill for about 5 to 6 minutes per side (if using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 165℉ when cooked). While the chicken grills, also grill the ciabatta rolls face down for 2 minutes, or until toasted.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on each half of the rolls.
- Divide the cheese between the rolls, followed by the hot chicken breast.
- Top with sliced tomato, arugula, and some fresh basil leaves. Cover with the other half of the roll and serve.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.6g
(4%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5.9g
(30%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
117mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.