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Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti:
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Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti:

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
  • ¾ cup pesto divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • salt to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • black pepper to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • 8 lices havarti cheese
For Serving:
  • 8 Hamburger Bun
  • mayonnaise
  • lettuce leaves
  • tomato slices

Instructions

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  1. Cut each chicken breast into two pieces. Place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each piece until thin. Place chicken in a large zip lock bag with 1/2 cup of pesto and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices and saute for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  3. While the onions are cooking place chicken breasts on a hot grill or grill pan and grill for 5-6 minutes then flip over.
  4. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes then add cheese and continue to grill for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and juices run clear.
  5. Toast the buns, spread mayonnaise and pesto on each side then layer with chicken and Havarti, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato. Enjoy!