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Chicken pesto sandwich with mozzarella, tomato, and toasted ciabatta

Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe

A toasted chicken pesto sandwich layered with seasoned chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato, pesto, and creamy mayonnaise on crisp ciabatta bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-Inspired
Calories: 541
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

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 Sandwiches
  • 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

Equipment

  • Grill pan or sandwich press
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breast pieces with the specified seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a grill pan and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through.
  3. Slice the ciabatta rolls and toast the cut sides.
  4. Spread mayonnaise over the bottom half and pesto over the opposite half.
  5. Layer chicken, mozzarella, and tomato.
  6. Close the sandwich and toast again until golden and the mozzarella softens.
  7. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcalProtein: 28gFat: 33gCholesterol: 77mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 278mg

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