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bread stacked with lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese and pesto to create a sandwich.
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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Try this grilled chicken pesto sandwich made with fresh ingredients for lunch or dinner!
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 640kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces mozzarella sliced
  • 1 loaf focaccia sliced into 4 pieces, each cut in half horizontally (or your favorite type of bread)
  • ½ cup basil pesto or more to taste
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • romaine lettuce for serving

Instructions

  • Lightly brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush and oil the grill grate.
  • Place the chicken on the grill directly over the fire and cook until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes on each side. About 2 minutes before the chicken is ready, place a slice of cheese on each breast half, cover the grill and allow the cheese to melt. (The internal temperature of the chicken should read 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.)
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate. Spread the bread slices with pesto. Arrange one breast half on each of the 4 bread pieces. Top with tomato slices and lettuce. Serve warm.

Notes

Storing leftovers: Sandwiches should be assembled before serving. Any sandwich components that are leftover can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. 
Reheating grilled chicken: While this sandwich tastes great with cold chicken, if you’d like to reheat the chicken, add it to a skillet with water or chicken broth and simmer over low heat with a lid for 10 minutes or until chicken is warmed through. This will keep it from drying out.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 0.9mg