Pesto Chicken Sandwich
A comforting Pesto Chicken Sandwich filled with herb-infused chicken, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken with pesto sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly on one slice of bread.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and sun-dried tomatoes if using.
- Place fresh basil leaves on top if desired.
- Cover with the second slice of bread.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwich until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet, slice, and serve.
Notes
Leftover sandwiches can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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