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Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Make this pesto chicken sandwich all summer long. Fresh and flavorful pesto with juicy grilled chicken and creamy mozzarella cheese!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 929 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
For the Pesto-Marinated Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
For the Pesto Mayo
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- ½ cup mayonnaise
For Assembly
- 4 ciabatta bread rolls or 8 slices of sourdough bread
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
- To ensure even thickness of the chicken breast fillets, gently pound the thicker end to approximately ½-inch thickness, allowing for even cooking. This step guarantees tender and perfectly cooked chicken.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. As the pan heats up, preheat your oven to 200°F to keep the cooked chicken warm. Brush a layer of basil pesto on top of the pounded chicken breasts.
- Place the pesto-brushed chicken breasts pesto-side down on the preheated pan. Brush an additional layer of pesto on the exposed side. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until they are fully cooked through to a 165°F internal temperature. As the chicken nears perfection, brush a final layer of basil pesto onto each breast.
- Transfer chicken breasts onto a plate, then top them with slices of mozzarella and keep them warm in the oven until they're ready for assembly.
- While the chicken is resting, clean the pan by wiping it with a paper towel. Place the bread rolls with their cut sides down on the heated pan. Allow them to toast until they reach a delectable crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Spread the pesto mayo on the top and bottom halves of the toasted rolls and top the bottom halves with arugula. Add chicken with mozzarella, tomato slices, and more arugula. Close the sandwich and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
929kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
211mg
(70%)
Sodium
1481mg
(62%)
Potassium
1032mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1817IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
387mg
(39%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 929
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 929kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1481mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1032mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1817IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.