Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe
This Chicken Pesto Sandwich recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken cutlets, flavorful pesto, fresh mozzarella, and ripe tomatoes, all sandwiched between toasted ciabatta rolls. It’s a perfect meal for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Sandwich:
- 4 ciabatta rolls (sliced in half horizontally)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (divided, optional)
- ⅓ cup pesto (divided)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 cutlets. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until cooked through.
- Toast the Ciabatta: Toast the ciabatta rolls in the skillet until lightly golden.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mayo on one half of the ciabatta, pesto on the other. Top with chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and the other ciabatta half. Cook in the skillet until cheese melts.
Notes
- You can customize the sandwich by adding arugula or roasted red peppers.
- Make sure to adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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