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Stephanie

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich: A Taste You’ll Love!

A delicious Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich featuring savory grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, and vibrant pesto on toasted ciabatta bread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 slices of ciabatta or sourdough bread
  • 4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup baby arugula or fresh spinach
  • 1 medium tomato thinly sliced
  • Balsamic reduction optional, for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Heat your grill or grill pan to a medium-high temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Generously coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning blend.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken.
  5. Grill the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
  7. Grill the ciabatta or sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
  8. Spread basil pesto on each slice of toasted bread.
  9. Slice the rested chicken and layer it atop two of the pesto-covered slices.
  10. Add mozzarella cheese, arugula or spinach, and fresh tomato slices.
  11. If desired, drizzle with balsamic reduction.
  12. Top with the remaining slices of bread to complete the sandwiches.
  13. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken in pesto for a few hours before grilling.
  • For a vegetarian twist, replace the chicken with grilled vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers.

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