Pesto and Chicken Grilled Cheese
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
363 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pesto and Chicken Grilled Cheese
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 4 lices Garlic Tuscan bread 228 grams, Wegmans
- 1 large chicken breast 161 grams, Wegmans, grilled lemon garlic, sliced thinly
- 1 red pepper 60 grams, Wegmans, whole roasted, cut into strips and patted dry
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese 112 grams, sliced or shredded
- 2 tbsp basil pesto 30 grams, Wegmans
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter 0.75 oz, melted
Instructions
- Brush melted butter on one side of each slice of bread. Lay bread, buttered side down, on a large plate or cutting board. On two of the slices, spread pesto on the unbuttered side.
- Next, layer cheese slices, chicken, and roasted red peppers onto other two slices of bread. Top with other slices of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. While the skillet heats, wrap the bottom of a large cast iron skillet in foil. (Note: If you have cast iron grill presses, you can skip wrapping a cast iron skillet and use those instead. You just need something weighted to help press and heat the sandwiches through.)
- Add sandwiches to the heated skillet and gently lay the foiled cast iron skillet on top. Cook the sandwiches until golden brown on each side and heated through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice sandwiches in half before serving and serve with tomato soup, if desired.
Notes
- Click here or scan the barcode below to log this food in My Fitness Pal. Note, the nutrition info will vary if you use smaller slices of bread from the round loaf. This nutrition info was calculated with large, 57 gram slices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
749mg
(31%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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