Description
Elevate your lunchtime with the flavorful Chicken Pesto Sandwich, a delightful combination of juicy grilled chicken, aromatic pesto, and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 4 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 medium tomato
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the chicken by grilling over medium heat until fully cooked and browned, or in a skillet over medium heat until golden-brown.
- Brush the insides of the ciabatta rolls with olive oil and toast until lightly golden.
- Place a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of cooked chicken to melt.
- Spread pesto on the top half of each toasted roll, place the chicken with melted mozzarella on the bottom half, and top with slices of fresh tomato and arugula before closing the sandwich.
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños for spice or using grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams