Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Fresh ingredients come together in a matter of minutes to provide you with a seriously tasty sandwich.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 538kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 roma tomato sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- 4 ciabatta buns
Pesto
- 1/2 cup fresh basil stems removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
- Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Once the chicken is finished, add the pesto to the skillet and stir to coat on low-medium heat for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Stack mozzarella and tomato on ciabatta and top with pesto chicken.
- Garnish with 1-2 basil leaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Sandwich | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 1mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 15
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 15
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 15