Description
This Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a quick and easy meal featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, and a flavorful pesto sauce, all nestled in a crusty baguette. It’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (7-ounce) container pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 1 loaf French baguette, cut into 4 equal pieces, split
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken, flipping once, until fully cooked through and golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Spread pesto on both halves of each baguette piece.
- Layer the bottom halves with mozzarella, spinach, tomato slices, and sliced chicken.
- Top with the other half of the baguette and serve immediately, or grill the sandwich for a warm, melty version.
Notes
- Grill the sandwich for a warm, toasted version with melted cheese.
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep.
- Homemade pesto will elevate the flavor if you have time to make it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
