Chicken Pesto Sandwich
A warm Chicken Pesto Sandwich, packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy night in or a quick lunch, featuring tender chicken and creamy pesto.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts Seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce Used for spreading on buns
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese Layered on the sandwich
- 4 pieces sandwich buns Soft and fresh buns for assembly
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning chicken
- as needed tablespoons olive oil For cooking the chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan fry the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken.
Assembly
- Spread pesto sauce on each bun.
- Layer sliced chicken and mozzarella cheese on the bun.
- Top with the other half of the bun and serve.
Notes
For best flavor, season the chicken well. Consider adding spinach or arugula for extra greens. Use day-old bread for a crunchier texture. Leftover pesto can be used creatively in other dishes.