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Chicken pesto sandwich recipe card – high-protein lunch with basil pesto and chicken

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

A high-protein chicken pesto sandwich loaded with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and greens on toasted whole grain bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 780
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast butterflied (about 4 to 8 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • Your choice greens lettuce, spinach, arugula etc

Directions
 

  1. Take out a large bowl and add your chicken breast, seasonings and olive oil and mix.
  2. Take out a skillet and preheat on medium high heat.
  3. Cook your chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  4. Cut a rinsed tomato into several slices
  5. Take out fresh mozzarella cheese and cut those into several slices as well.
  6. On a skillet, add oil and add 2 slices of whole grain bread
  7. Toast on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Flip over and spread both slices of bread with pesto.
  9. On one slice of bread, add your tomato slices
  10. Add your chicken breast
  11. Add your cheese slices
  12. Add your choice greens
  13. Flip the other slice of bread on top to form the sandwich
  14. Cook with a lid for about 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted

Video

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, assemble the sandwich fresh rather than prepping it ahead of time.