Description
This Chicken Pesto Sandwich is packed with juicy seasoned chicken, zesty pesto, melty mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes on toasted ciabatta—quick, comforting, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets and pounded thin
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 large ciabatta bread rolls (or 3 sandwich-size rolls)
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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¼ cup prepared pesto (homemade or store-bought)
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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2 tomatoes, sliced
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Salt, to season tomatoes
Instructions
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Season chicken cutlets on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
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Remove chicken and keep warm.
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Slice the ciabatta rolls and spread mayo and pesto on both sides.
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Layer the bottom halves with cooked chicken, mozzarella slices, and tomato. Lightly salt the tomatoes.
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Close the sandwiches with the top halves and toast in a toaster oven or sandwich press until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
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Serve warm with chips or a simple salad.
Notes
Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and better texture.
Fresh mozzarella makes a big difference, but you can use shredded if needed.
Store any leftover chicken separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop, Toaster Oven
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530 Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg