5 from 21 votes
Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich
This Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich stacks grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella on focaccia bread spread with basil pesto. Fresh tomato slices and romaine lettuce add crispness, creating a warm sandwich with varied textures and rich herb flavor from the pesto. It’s a straightforward grilled sandwich suitable for lunch or casual dinners.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
640 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless halves
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 loaf focaccia bread sliced into 4 pieces, each cut in half horizontally (or your favorite type of bread
- ½ cup basil pesto or more to taste
- 1 tomato sliced, large
- romaine lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Lightly brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Place the chicken on the grill directly over the fire and cook until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes on each side. About 2 minutes before the chicken is ready, place a slice of cheese on each breast half, cover the grill and allow the cheese to melt. (The internal temperature of the chicken should read 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.)
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. Spread the bread slices with pesto. Arrange one breast half on each of the 4 bread pieces. Top with tomato slices and lettuce. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Leftover sandwich ingredients can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To reheat grilled chicken without drying it out, simmer in a skillet with a bit of water or chicken broth, covered, over low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1221mg
(51%)
Potassium
523mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1205IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1221mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1205IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.