This deliciously smoky Chicken Pesto Sandwich hits the spot! Flavorful and protein-packed, it's the perfect sandwich for lunch or dinner!
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 2People
Calories 622kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness
Ingredients
1Large chicken breast(about 12 oz)
1/2TbspOlive oil
Salt and pepper
2Ciabatta rolls
1/4cupPrepared pesto
2OzMozzarella cheese
1Roma tomato,sliced
2CupsArugula
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat your grill for medium high heat.
Place the chicken between two sheets of parchment paper and pound it about 3/4 inch thick. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper
Grill for about 5-6 minutes per side (the chicken breast should be 165 degrees F when cooked). Also, grill the ciabatta rolls face down for a few minutes until toasty
Assemble
Spread 1 Tbsp of pesto on each half of the rolls.
Divide the cheese between the rolls, followed by the hot chicken breast.
Top with sliced tomato, arugula and some fresh basil leaves and cover with the other half of the roll.