Description
Savory Pesto Chicken Sandwiches are golden-toasted ciabatta rolls filled with juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, fresh pesto, and ripe tomato, making for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked sliced chicken
- Pesto
- Mozzarella slices
- Ciabatta rolls
- Tomato slices
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Slice ciabatta rolls and spread pesto generously on the bottom halves.
- Layer on sliced chicken, mozzarella, and tomato; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Close sandwiches and brush the outsides with olive oil or butter.
- Toast in a skillet or panini press for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Enjoy the crispy exterior and creamy, cheesy center.
- Adjust the amount of pesto according to your taste preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet or Panini Press
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg