Description
A delightful Chicken Pesto Sandwich made with tender chicken, creamy pesto, and melted mozzarella, perfect for a cozy evening meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 ciabatta rolls or sandwich buns
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Spread pesto generously over the chicken and top with mozzarella slices.
- Cover the skillet with a lid for a minute or two to melt the cheese.
- Slice the ciabatta rolls and optionally toast them lightly.
- Place the cheesy chicken on the rolls and add fresh basil if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Chicken Pesto Sandwich!
Notes
Make ahead of time by cooking chicken and refrigerating for a quick meal. Store components separately to prevent soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg