Description
A cozy toasted chicken pesto sandwich featuring juicy chicken, creamy pesto, and melty cheese on crispy bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of crusty bread (like ciabatta or sourdough)
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil pesto
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: fresh spinach or arugula for added crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle a bit of olive oil, and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden on the outside.
- Rest and slice: Once the chicken is cooked, allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Toast the bread: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil and toast each slice of bread until it’s golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous layer of pesto on one side of each slice of bread. Layer on the sliced chicken and place a slice of cheese on top. If you like, add fresh spinach or arugula for an extra crunch.
- Grill the sandwich: Close the sandwich and return it to the skillet. Grill on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melty and the bread is crispy.
- Serve warm: Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: You can prep the chicken and pesto ahead of time for a quick dinner. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg